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Hacked on social? Here's what to do next

Spambots, data thieves, and other bad actors run rampant online — more so now than ever before. Here's what to do if one gets ahold of you.

                   
                       

The chances of your Instagram, X, Facebook, Amazon, Threads, Rumble, Twitch or other accounts getting taken over by spammy bots and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login have never been higher. So, don't sit there all smug, thinking, "Oh, Kim, that could never happen to me!"

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A lot of the advice you find online about hacked You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login sites and profiles is just plain wrong or, worse, leads to a scammer who promises to get your account back but really just steals your money. Keep reading for advice you can trust.

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Step 1: Sign out on every device

It's alarming to think about someone else's hands all over your social media account, posting crap on your page. Fully sign out of your account on every device you're logged in.

Pro tip: Under the Settings section in every social app, you'll see a list of all (or the most recent) devices signed in. On Facebook, for instance, just click your profile picture > Settings & privacy > Activity log > Where you're logged in.

This step will often boot more casual hackers piggybacking on automatic sign-ins. They'll get asked for passwords they don't have and won't be able to log in again, so they can't spam your peeps. But don't stop here!

Step 2: Change your password

Log into your account on one device and change your password. The account or settings page will have that option, like You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. If hackers did get your password (You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login), this will lock them out.

You know the drill: Replace your old password with a strong one. Make it at least 12 characters with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Better yet, have a password manager come up with a great one for you.

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Step 3: Report the hack

Now, hackers should be mostly locked out of your socials. Before you take a deep breath, though, report the hack. This way, your social media platform can help you roll back your hacked messages and freeze your account until you're sure everything is safe.

Account hacking is so bad, some social media sites have dedicated pages to report the problem. Here's You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, and, no surprise, there's also an You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.

Step 4: Check for surprise changes

No one likes cleaning the house, but it has to be done. Jump over to your account settings and check for any funny business, like:

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Step 5: One last thing

Phew, you're almost done. Be sure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your account. You can get a code via text, but it's more secure to use an authenticator app. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.

FYI, you can only get 2FA on X if you pay for its $8 monthly Premium service. Annoying.

If you run into any trouble with these steps ...

... Or if a hacker got your account suspended, call the social media platform. Keep in mind these companies don't care about you, so they really don't want to help you. You'll have to be persistent. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login Do not search You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login for these phone numbers.

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