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🔍 Signs Your Account Might Be Compromised
- Unfamiliar Logins: Notifications of sign-ins from unknown devices or locations.
- Unusual Activity: Unauthorized transactions, messages, or posts from your account.
- Password Change Alerts: You receive an email stating your password was changed (without your request).
- Missing Security Emails: Hackers often delete security alerts to avoid detection.
- Friends Receiving Spam: Your contacts report receiving suspicious messages from you.
🔎 How to Check If Your Account Is Hacked?
1️⃣ Use a Data Breach Checker
Check if your email or passwords have been leaked using:
🔹 Have I Been Pwned
🔹 Firefox Monitor
2️⃣ Review Recent Login Activity
Most platforms provide login history:
- Google: Security Checkup
- Facebook: Login History
- Other Accounts: Look for “Recent Login Activity” in security settings.
3️⃣ Check for Unauthorized Transactions
- Review your bank statements and PayPal history.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately.
4️⃣ Scan Your Device for Malware
- Use trusted antivirus software to check for spyware or keyloggers.
- Avoid entering sensitive information on a potentially infected device.
5️⃣ Verify Connected Apps & Devices
- Remove unknown connected apps in your social media and email settings.
- Revoke access to suspicious third-party applications.
🛑 What to Do If Your Account Is Compromised?
✅ Change Your Password Immediately – Use a strong and unique password.
✅ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Adds an extra layer of security.
✅ Log Out From All Devices – End active sessions in account settings.
✅ Report the Breach – Notify the platform (Google, Facebook, etc.).
✅ Monitor Your Accounts Regularly – Keep track of security alerts.
🔐 Stay Safe Online!
Regularly updating passwords, enabling 2FA, and staying vigilant against phishing attacks can help protect your online accounts from hackers.