What Can You Do When Your Email Is Hacked?
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1. Change your password immediately and make sure it’s secure.
2. Check for suspicious activity in your account, such as emails you didn’t send or contacts you didn’t add.
3. Contact your email provider and have them investigate what happened.
4. Report the hack to your local police department.
5. Consider using two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security to your account.
6. Scan your computer for malware and viruses.
7. Update your security software and operating system.
8. Make sure your recovery information is up to date.