How To Know If Your Email Was Hacked…
A situation of a Hacked Email Address is when an attacker hacks into a victim’s device like a laptop, phone, computer, etc.
How You Can Adapt From A Hacked Device:
- Talk and get help from someone else about your situation, you should never go through this alone.
- Disconnect your device from your network because they might try to affect other devices on the network.
- Change your passwords immediately.
- Install and run legitimate security anti-virus software to scan for any malware or virus they might have installed on your computer.
- Update your device to run the latest software.
- Monitor the activity of all the accounts that you use on the device.
- If they have your information, you might risk having your identity stolen.
- File a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Retain proof and documentation of the scam in case you need it in the future.