From Cointelegraph

May 30, 2025 11:05 am:

An open-source intelligence service claims to generate detailed profiles on YouTube users based on their comment activity. The tool, part of the “YouTube Tools” suite by developer Lolarchiver, can infer a user’s geographic location and political leanings within seconds, based on their comments. Legal experts warn that some tools may violate platform terms or data protection laws.

AI-powered YouTube Tools makes digital profiling easier by analyzing publicly available data from YouTube commenters. The tool can quickly provide insights that would typically require extensive research. However, using these tools may breach platform terms of service or local data protection laws, depending on the jurisdiction. Lolarchiver offers similar tools for other platforms.

YouTube Tools likely violates YouTube’s policies by scraping data without adhering to the platform’s restrictions. Searching leaked databases may also have legal implications depending on the user’s location. The rise of tools like Lolarchiver highlights the impact of historic data breaches, where personal information is exposed and exploited. Recent examples include hacks on Ledger and Coinbase, leading to personal data exposure.

Exposure of KYC data poses a significant risk to cryptocurrency holders, as criminals may resort to physical attacks to steal funds. Recent reports show a rise in violent measures targeting high-profile crypto holders, emphasizing the importance of data security and privacy. As privacy concerns grow, tools like YouTube Tools demonstrate the ease with which digital footprints can be used to create invasive profiles without user consent.

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