What To Do When Your Account Is Hacked?
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1. Change your passwords immediately. Make sure that the new passwords are strong and unique for each of your online accounts.
2. Check your devices for any suspicious or unknown programs and delete them.
3. Contact your bank and credit card companies to alert them of the hack.
4. Visit your social media accounts and check to see if any suspicious posts have been made. If so, delete them.
5. File a report with the police and your local Internet Service Provider.
6. Be extra vigilant with your online security. Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
7. Consider using a reputable identity theft protection service to monitor your accounts for suspicious activity.