In a groundbreaking operation that would make even Dr. Evil blush, a vast network of nefarious YouTube accounts has been discovered sharing videos filled with malicious intent rather than harmless cat compilations and makeup tutorials. These cyber villains dared to misuse the cherished trust of the YouTube community—an entity known for its reliable content, never plagued by misinformation, bad tutorials, or flat Earth discussions.

Operating under the radar since 2021, this ghost network unleashed over 3,000 videos crafted to do more harm than a mid-2000s Nickelback music video. The hackers’ strategy? Simply lean into the YouTube algorithm’s love for clickbait and autoplay rabbit holes. It’s almost as if hackers figured out that people enjoy watching videos without thinking too much about the consequences—a shocking revelation indeed.

Security experts warn viewers to remain vigilant, advising them to watch YouTube with the same skepticism one might reserve for a “get rich quick” seminar held in a damp local community center. Meanwhile, conspiracy theorists worldwide are fascinated by the sheer volume increase of these harmful videos, likening it to the mysterious growth of their uncle’s Facebook posts about ancient aliens controlling the stock market.