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Your MCC (Google Ads Manager Account) Was Hacked. Do This Immediately
Was your Google Ads Manager Account (also known as an MCC) hacked and possibly suspended by Google?
This video walks you through EXACTLY what to do next.
MCC hacks are becoming increasingly common and can completely shut down your ability to run ads for clients or your own business.
In this video, StubGroup CEO John Horn walks explains the critical first steps you MUST take to fix the hack, document what happened, work with Google’s compromised account process, and reduce the risk of this happening again in the future.
You will learn:
• What to do immediately after your MCC is hacked
• How to fix and contain the security breach
• What documentation Google expects when reviewing compromised accounts
• How to report a hacked MCC to Google correctly
• Common phishing attacks targeting agencies and advertisers
• How fake Google Ads login pages steal credentials
• Best practices for user access, 2FA, and account hygiene
• How to significantly reduce the risk of future hacks
If your MCC or Google Ads account has been compromised, time matters. Fixing the issue correctly is critical to getting reinstated and avoiding repeat suspensions.
Get our free guides to fixing Google Ads suspensions →
https://stubgroup.com/stubgroup-google-policy-center/
Hire the experts to fix your Google suspension → https://stubgroup.com/how-to-reverse-a-google-ads-account-suspension/
Chapters
0:00 What To Do If Your MCC Is Hacked
0:31 First Step Fix the Hack Immediately
1:14 Common Ways MCC Accounts Get Compromised
2:10 Why Documentation Matters
2:40 Reporting a Compromised Account to Google
3:03 Working With Google Reps After a Hack
4:05 Preventing Future MCC Hacks
4:23 Common Phishing Attacks Targeting Agencies
5:21 Fake Google Ads Login Pages Explained
6:20 Limiting User Access and Account Hygiene
6:52 Two Factor Authentication Best Practices
7:42 Shared Logins and Why They Are Dangerous
8:06 Final Security Recommendations
Connect with StubGroup on Social Media:
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🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/stubgroup
📱 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StubGroup/
👥 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stub-group/
📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stubgroupadvertising/
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By StubGroupWas your Google Ads Manager Account (also known as an MCC) hacked and possibly suspended by Google?
This video walks you through EXACTLY what to do next.
MCC hacks are becoming increasingly common and can completely shut down your ability to run ads for clients or your own business.
In this video, StubGroup CEO John Horn walks explains the critical first steps you MUST take to fix the hack, document what happened, work with Google’s compromised account process, and reduce the risk of this happening again in the future.
You will learn:
• What to do immediately after your MCC is hacked
• How to fix and contain the security breach
• What documentation Google expects when reviewing compromised accounts
• How to report a hacked MCC to Google correctly
• Common phishing attacks targeting agencies and advertisers
• How fake Google Ads login pages steal credentials
• Best practices for user access, 2FA, and account hygiene
• How to significantly reduce the risk of future hacks
If your MCC or Google Ads account has been compromised, time matters. Fixing the issue correctly is critical to getting reinstated and avoiding repeat suspensions.
Get our free guides to fixing Google Ads suspensions →
https://stubgroup.com/stubgroup-google-policy-center/
Hire the experts to fix your Google suspension → https://stubgroup.com/how-to-reverse-a-google-ads-account-suspension/
Chapters
0:00 What To Do If Your MCC Is Hacked
0:31 First Step Fix the Hack Immediately
1:14 Common Ways MCC Accounts Get Compromised
2:10 Why Documentation Matters
2:40 Reporting a Compromised Account to Google
3:03 Working With Google Reps After a Hack
4:05 Preventing Future MCC Hacks
4:23 Common Phishing Attacks Targeting Agencies
5:21 Fake Google Ads Login Pages Explained
6:20 Limiting User Access and Account Hygiene
6:52 Two Factor Authentication Best Practices
7:42 Shared Logins and Why They Are Dangerous
8:06 Final Security Recommendations
Connect with StubGroup on Social Media:
--------------------------------------------------
🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/stubgroup
📱 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StubGroup/
👥 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stub-group/
📷 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stubgroupadvertising/