Hackers are increasingly pushing Ransomware into the public eye. Over the past year, various groups have been responsible for some high-profile ransomware attacks against numerous companies. Unfortunately, […]

A new phone scam is spreading a dangerous virus to phones all over the world. The FluBot Virus is a piece of malware that gains control of […]

Security activists recently leaked the client list of NSO Group. The Israel-based company privately licenses out its Pegasus spyware to various organizations and groups around the world. […]

If 2020 was the year of the digital pandemic, then 2021 has still not discovered its digital vaccine. Cyberattacks have grown rapidly over the past year, and […]

That didn’t take long. GETTR, an app founded by former Trump spokesman Jason Miller, had barely gotten off the ground before it was hacked. It should come […]

Reports of Ransomware attacks are happening more and more frequently. Ransomeware has become one of the most prevalent attack methods for criminals, from state-sponsored attacks to home-grown […]

Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats facing modern businesses. The number of hacking attacks grows year on year, as does the amount of financial damage these […]

Traveling to different countries and locations is important both for business travelers and those looking for a vacation. However, traveling makes it more difficult to keep yourself […]

Capital One hacker Paige Thompson pulled off one of the biggest heists in history in 2019. Thompson was accused of hacking into the bank’s network and illegally […]

Where there’s a hacker, there’s a way. Peloton owners have been in danger of being hacked by bad actors. Cybersecurity company McAfee recently revealed a vulnerability that […]

Keeping your Facebook account safe can be quite tricky. Unfortunately, Facebook provides one of the worst suites of recovery features that we’ve ever seen. So what are […]

Facebook will send you a message every time you request a change to your password. However, what should you do if you receive one of these messages […]

Facebook occasionally sends out emails to users, warning them about unauthorized access to your account. If you’ve received one of these emails before, it can be confusing […]

Facebook informs you whenever you change important details on your account. So what should you do if you receive a Facebook primary email changed message when you […]

Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) is the latest big-name company to be hacked. First reported by Vice, the publication stated that hackers stole valuable information from […]

The Colonial Pipeline hack might not have been the largest hack in recent memory–that probably goes to the SolarWinds, or Microsoft Exchange hacks. But it was definitely […]

In some ways, we’re just like hackers. We both want wealth, and we’d both prefer it to come to us easily. The main difference is that most […]

We have compiled a list of what you can do to protect your privacy and keep your online accounts secure. You have to remember that the single […]

Experiencing a ransomware attack can be traumatic. Imagine you begin a normal workday, and within the next hour, your company’s entire network is shut down. Your business […]

The federal government is not pleased. The massive disruption caused by the Colonial Pipeline attack has stepped in with groundbreaking new regulations for pipeline companies. The Department […]

If you’re a decision-maker at a small business, the days of casually learning about cybersecurity are over. Data breaches and other hacking incidents were already trending up; […]

Hackers from around the globe have been more active than ever over the past year. And cybersecurity experts are feeling on edge. A recent report from cybersecurity […]

After shutting down the largest oil pipeline in the United States, ransomware group DarkSide wants you to know that they’re really not bad people. The hacker group […]

The cost of doing business is high. But, as SmileDirect just learned, that cost rises exponentially if you’ve been hacked. After announcing that it was dealing with […]

Hackers have officially entered their golden age. Attacks are becoming more widespread than ever, and yet many businesses still aren’t prioritizing cybersecurity. If business owners knew the […]

If the Biden administration still needed another cybersecurity wake-up call, this might be it. Hackers have hit the police department, which protects the president’s city (Washington D.C.), […]

The Mac computers by Apple have commonly been seen as immune to viruses. That view is quickly becoming outdated. Hackers have penetrated an unknown number of Mac […]

It’s no longer a luxury to train your employees to spot phishing emails. It’s an absolute necessity. We were already hurtling towards a cyber, cloud-based marketplace when […]

Hackers have breached several large companies that provide corporate services for businesses around the world. It would help if you learned about every breach that has occurred […]

Hackers have a wealth of tools at their disposal to cause damage to your small business. From DDOS attacks to cryptojacking, it’s important to understand the ways […]

In the past year, we’ve witnessed some of the most expansive, devastating hacking incidents ever. But that doesn’t mean cybercriminals are only targeting major corporations. Hackers are […]

The modern age of security breaches and cyberattacks makes security more relevant than ever. As a small business owner, you should strive to create a security culture […]

Employees are a key part of any business. Whether you employ a handful of people or a large team, they’re integral to running a business. Your employees […]

Small and medium-sized businesses are a prime target for hackers and scammers. If you own a business, you might not know how to keep your livelihood safe […]

YouTube is an important part of many people’s lives, so when hackers steal it, what should you do? People often leave their important YouTube accounts open and […]

If you assume that your small business will glide peacefully under the radar of the hacker community, you’re not alone. And unfortunately, you’re setting yourself up for […]

Small business owners who haven’t considered a thorough cybersecurity plan may soon find themselves without a business to protect. During the course of the global coronavirus pandemic, […]

The digital age has made blackmail and extortion even easier. Hackers can use various techniques to acquire blackmail material. Scammers will even lie about having material to […]

As the largest social media platform on Earth, Facebook is familiar with scrutiny. And it’s usually well deserved. Unfortunately, things haven’t gotten much better as hackers have […]

Google is a powerful search tool, allowing users to collate data from all over the internet. Google Image Search is a big part of the search engine’s […]

Billions of new images and profiles appear on Facebook every day. If a harasser is impersonating you, or someone uploads media of you without your permission, it […]

Revenge Porn is an unfortunate side effect of the modern age. As creating and sharing images has become easier, unscrupulous people have used that technology as a […]

After realizing that the SolarWinds hack was one of the biggest breaches ever, experts have repeatedly noted that we still don’t know the full fallout of the […]

Uyghurs have had a hard enough time trying to survive in China. And Chinese hackers haven’t made their existence much easier in the digital realm. Luckily, Facebook […]

If 2020 was the biggest year ever for hackers, 2021 is doing its best to surpass it. CNA is the latest proof. The massive Chicago-based insurance firm […]

REvil is back at it again. The hacker group responsible for breaching a cosmetic surgery business last December has their eyes on a much bigger prize: Acer. […]

The feds have officially indicted the hacker who breached Verkada. The Silicon Valley-based security company has a multitude of high-profile clients such as Tesla, CloudFlare, and Equinox. […]

If you are hacked and post a cry for help on your social media profiles, you might get bombarded with multiple suggestions on whom to contact and […]

While it sometimes seems like hackers live somewhere mysteriously above the law, they can get caught. One of the most noteworthy hackers of 2020 was caught for […]

We’ve previously talked about how Joe Biden and the White House have made bold proclamations about their stance on cybersecurity. Unfortunately, they’ve been slow to act on […]

At Hacked, we work to combat cybercriminals, hackers, and blackmailers. Unfortunately, with the rise of technology, women and girls are yet again at a higher risk of […]

Linkedin is an important part of doing business online, so your account must stay secure. Not many people treat the security of their account with the seriousness […]

Linkedin is a service used by many professionals, but not everyone takes security on the site seriously. Losing access to your Linkedin accounts can be a serious […]

If you’ve ever had the strange sense that someone was watching you, you might’ve been right, especially if you work at Tesla, Cloudflare, Equinox, or a number […]

2021 is picking up right where 2020 left off in terms of cybersecurity. Tech behemoth Microsoft is the latest victim of numerous hacking schemes sponsored by a […]

Hackers are criminals who look for moments of opportunity. It’s much more likely that they’ll target your system if you don’t have decent security. Why would hackers […]

According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, federal cybersecurity has “regressed” since 2019. Based on the string of recent, overt cyberattacks on America, you probably could […]

Facebook is one of the most vulnerable social media websites on the planet. Hackers and scammers are constantly targeting Facebook accounts and stealing them from their owners. […]

Far-right supporters are having a hard time finding a permanent online home. After Twitter banned their leader Donald Trump, Parler was all but shut down after becoming […]

Social engineering is one of the most significant hacking techniques in the world. Hackers often start attacks using this method, even hacks of large-scale organizations. Despite its […]

As concerns around cybersecurity and hacking continue to grow, Twitter has decided to take a bold step. The social media giant has started flagging content that it […]

A Chinese hacking group known as the Shadow Brokers first came into the light in 2016. That’s when the hackers announced that they had stolen sensitive tools […]

There’s a common misconception out there that Macs can’t be hacked or that they’re immune to viruses. A massive malware campaign has just proven otherwise. Nearly 30,000 […]

Facebook has shut down thousands of Facebook pages and removed all of the pages’ posts from 2021 due to Australian government legislation. This has happened to Non-Australian […]

Being an online entertainer or influencer can be a rough career, even if it seems glamourous from the outside. Your income is dependant on constant work, and […]

Slack is a great team-communication app, but recently the company behind it made a huge blunder. A December 2020 update to the android version of the app […]

We have examined our data from the past year, and among our 523 clients, most are struggling to recover their Facebook & Instagram accounts. It does seem […]

While Facebook seems to take security relatively seriously, it’s still easy to lose access to your account if a hacker has targeted it. If someone can figure […]

The Justice Department has just charged three North Korean hackers with massive ambitions. The hackers were targeting multiple industries, including the worlds of entertainment, banking, and cryptocurrency. […]

Prominent global law firm Jones Day may be the latest victim of cybercriminals. One hacker claims to have breached the firm’s computer network, stealing files and posting […]

Of all the types of accounts that can be hacked, few are more concerning than financial accounts. As finance apps like Venmo continue to rise in popularity, […]

Like superstars, business executives, influencers, wealthy individuals or families, celebrities and VIPs are more often targeted by hackers, scammers, blackmailers, or abusive fans. People that are famous […]

No, you didn’t read that wrong. A hacker literally poisoned the water at a treatment facility in Florida. Luckily, employees became aware of the situation before it […]

Hackers are much like other criminals: mostly opportunists. They are often after making a quick buck by scamming or blackmailing you or your connections. Just like with […]

The recent Google outage caused panic on social media. Users were distraught to suddenly lose access to YouTube, Emails, and even the world’s biggest search engine, all […]

Few things are more unsettling than getting your bank account hacked. Years of hard work and sacrifice can disappear overnight. Why? Because you put your trust in […]

MeetMindful is a popular online dating platform. And the site was infiltrated last week as one hacker disseminated sensitive information of millions of users. As our dependence […]

Much like a virus, hackers and phishers are constantly evolving to stay alive. The Instagram copyright infringement scam is the latest proof. They will do whatever they […]

Security researchers recently revealed a major security breach against anti-malware software Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes CEO, Marcin Kleczynski, has revealed publically that the company has been under attack. Kleczynski […]

Your Amazon account enabled you to enjoy a range of services and websites. How do you secure your account against intrusion from hackers and scammers? Follow this […]

Joe Biden appears determined to do a better job of securing America’s digital well-being. That should come as no surprise, as 2020 was a year of massive […]

Many people rely on the services Amazon provides, from video streaming to e-commerce. What should you do if you lose access to these services? Below is a […]

Protecting yourself from hackers and cybercriminals is becoming a necessity. During 2020, hacker attacks increased by 600%. You need to take every precaution you can against hackers […]

Spotify Kids has managed to thread the needle of putting the power back in the hands of parents while giving their children extra freedom. That’s because the […]

Location tracking can be a constant source of anxiety for many in the modern world. Most apps and mobile devices feature some form of location tracking. Sometimes […]

The riots at the U.S. Capitol this week unnerved people all across the globe. How could such an important location have such underwhelming security? As disturbing as […]

Social media companies collect a lot of personal information in a typical year. If you want to start the new year with a clean slate, you should […]

Over 94 million people have PlayStation Network accounts, and with that vast number of people comes the risk of being attacked by a hacker. Since games, movies, […]

As websites grow more popular, imitators start to appear. Fake websites try to scam unwary users into giving up data or money by aping a trusted website. […]

Love it or hate it, Bitcoin won’t go away. The flagship cryptocurrency is in the midst of yet another historic run. Presumably, new cryptocurrency customers are putting […]

When you post to social media, your post doesn’t need to be around forever. If you want to hide a post so that it still exists, but […]

Instagram’s photo-sharing service has grown enormously since it was created. By July of 2019, it had over 1 billion monthly active users. With such a huge number […]

Kim Kardashian has always been on the frontline of trendiness. As cybersecurity issues reached record highs in 2020, Kardashian was right there, getting hacked. But she wasn’t […]

What you choose to do your own body should be your business and your business only. But some hackers, like ransomware group REvil, disagree. This team of […]

People all across social media have been worried about the latest terms of use update from Instagram. The update became effective on December 20, 2020. Let’s take […]

Emails are still an important part of the modern internet, despite being popular since the 90s. Most users have old email accounts they’ve forgotten about, but these […]

Craigslist is a wonderful place to find a deal. It’s also a great place to get swindled. Founded in 1995, Craigslist scammers have had decades to evolve. You […]

Spyware is a word most of us have been hearing for years, but don’t exactly know much about. Between malware, ransomware, and adware, it’s easy to get […]

Hackers have been working overtime in 2020, and they decided to end the year with a bang. Not long after major security firm FireEye announced hackers had […]

Pornhub is finally listening. After years of mounting pressure, the massive pornography website just took a big step towards protecting the general public and victims of the […]

Multiple Google services are down this morning. We have received multiple requests from concerned Google-users that they are unable to login into their accounts. These services are […]

Your online privacy settings are often ignored and forgotten, but they can be important to hide certain personal information you don’t want everyone to see. Companies are […]

Blackmail scams are becoming a norm for cybercriminals. Depending on how long you’ve had your current email address, you may be receiving more than 5 scam emails […]

Emails have been around since the 70s but are still a staple of working online. People have been using emails to scam people since they became commercially […]

Cybersecurity firm FireEye has been a frontline defender for government agencies, major companies, and various other victims that have been hacked. They’ve now become the victims. It […]

Are you afraid that your passwords have been leaked on the Dark Web? We (Hacked) specialize in protecting individuals and families from cybercrime and digital abuse. Therefore […]

Amazon is the United State’s largest online shopping location with thousands of different items and services. Amazon has become the target of various scams over the years. […]

Hackers and scammers are a constant threat online. Everything from social media accounts to email addresses can come under attack at any time. Older accounts can put […]

Your Apple account, or Apple ID, is essential when accessing Apple’s various devices and services. With so many devices relying on an Apple Account, how can you […]

Yahoo is one of the oldest services still active on the modern internet. Many people still use Yahoo for its familiarity and stability including its email service, […]

Microsoft’s Outlook is an important online resource for many. Your Outlook Account is connected with Office 365, as well as services like OneDrive and email. With so […]

Hacking attempts have increased drastically during the Covid-19 pandemic, and homeworkers are especially vulnerable. The real danger now is not necessarily being hacked, but the lost ability […]

Social Media is a powerful tool. While it allows people to connect, social media can enable many harassers and abusers to target a single person. If you […]

Your Google account is used across several online services. It’s necessary for Gmail, YouTube, and cloud productivity software like Drive and Docs. With so many different services […]

TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps for young people. With so many teenagers and kids using the service, how can you be sure […]

Snapchat is one of the world’s most popular media messaging apps. We have had hundreds of clients that have lost their Snapchat accounts to criminal hackers. The […]

Twitter is the world’s number one microblogging site and is integral to the lives of millions around the world. With Twitter accounts being so important in our […]

Creating a strong password isn’t as simple as it may sound. Many people fall into the same traps that hackers can capitalize on. There are several ways […]

Facebook has become an essential platform for a significant number of the human population in modern life. It can be integral for small businesses and individuals alike. […]

Instagram is the most popular image-sharing service on the internet right now. With over 1 billion people using the site, your account and the larger platform are […]

Nintendo Accounts are a necessity for using a Switch these days. Even if you don’t want to play games online, an account is needed to download games […]

Understandably, your Xbox Live account can contain a lot of value. With digital gaming more popular than ever, it’s not uncommon to sink thousands of dollars into […]

Online gaming is an important part of many people’s lives, but how can you be sure your online data is safe? The PlayStation Network (PSN) has suffered […]

Anyone can get hacked, even the richest and most famous among us. Despite having money and teams behind them, celebrities need a plan, just like everyone else. […]

In a recent viral video, United States President Donald Trump said that “nobody gets hacked.” Trump’s comments were subsequently slammed as “dumb and dangerous.” Trump, himself, has […]

After dealing with a significant variety of cases from our clients over the past six months, we have acquired extensive knowledge of how easy it is to recover […]

In late July 2020, we were contacted by a woman we will call “X” for privacy reasons. Her ex-husband had posted five different private sex videos of […]

Social media services aid global connectivity. But, they also come with risks. We trust social media providers with our data, and they must do their best to […]

Revenge porn is a touchy subject for many reasons. Not only does it deal with a loss of privacy, but it also violates consent and is illegal […]

Deciding how much freedom you should give your children online is difficult. As kids get older and their friends start accessing social media, they’ll almost certainly begin […]

Forget Facebook and Twitter. Those belong to “the olds.” For Generation Z, everyone who’s anyone is on TikTok. The video-sharing social networking service has been downloaded more […]

Browsers on both mobile and desktop usually offer a ‘private mode’. While these modes do not prevent websites from gathering your information such as location and IP, […]

Online shopping is hugely convenient in the modern age. Without the need to leave your home, you have access to a broader variety of products than any […]

Having your identity stolen is a harrowing experience that can make you feel unsafe, and in some cases lose money. Whether your bank account has been hacked, […]

When you take a picture or create an image on your phone or computer, personal information is saved in the image as metadata. Information such as your […]

There are over a billion pages on the internet, not all of them savory. Sometimes, these sites can be used to host abusive communities or even indecent […]

4.7 billion people are active internet users connected through various sites and services. As great as those connections can be, they also leave you open to abuse […]

Cybercrime is more common than ever before. With so many people using the internet, it makes sense that the rate of cybercrime globally is climbing. Each country […]

It can be very difficult discovering that your personal information is available via Google. If someone decides to put your information on their website, Google will probably […]

A Nintendo Account is now necessary to use a 3DS or Nintendo Switch console. While that does mean connecting with friends is much easier, it opens you […]

Microsoft is one of the world’s biggest technology companies behind software like Windows, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Edge. Having a Microsoft account is pretty ubiquitous. You […]

TikTok is a popular service, with over 800 million users worldwide. While this huge number means everyone can share micro-videos, it also opens up users to hackers’ […]

Steam is the biggest storefront in PC gaming. Accounts can be worth thousands of dollars, as well as holding sentimental value to their owners. Losing your account […]

Twitch is part of the reason that streaming became as big as it did. It has an intuitive set-up process that pretty much anyone can use, making […]

Apple covers everything from music subscriptions, streaming, payments, and more. It’s necessary to have an Apple account to properly use most of the company’s hardware and software. […]

Snapchat is a service that allows people to share short videos, images, and chat with friends and remote connections. People all around the globe use it to […]

Google is one of the world’s biggest internet companies. They provide search engine services for billions of people and have their hands in online video streaming, game […]

Twitter is a microblogging service, with over 330 million users. They have a pretty decent track record when it comes to keeping their users’ data safe. That […]

Snapchat’s photo-sharing service enables users to share private photos with each other that only exist for a brief period of time. After the recipient opens your photo […]

As I run a news site on CCN.com, we see our content frequently copied across the web. This is a big issue for us as these sites […]

Tiktok is a short-form video and music platform that has seen rapid growth. This had led to a certain amount of vulnerability, particularly thanks to the app’s […]

YouTube has provided a video platform to millions of users. Since anyone can upload almost anything, that leaves users open to abuse and the sharing of personal […]

Twitter allows people from all walks of life to connect and discuss new ideas and philosophies. That openness does leave users vulnerable to abuse online, especially surrounding […]

Facebook has connected millions of people around the world. But that connection comes with a price. Using the service sacrifices your privacy, and leaves you vulnerable to […]

 Instagram allows people to post pictures and share them with friends, fans, and family. That connectivity comes with risks. Private and personal images can be misused and […]

The story of bitcoin’s most significant hacks and thefts is the story of bitcoin itself. From its early days and its first hack to the biggest theft of […]

The Emergence Health Network has revealed that its El Paso Center for Mental Health was the target of a cyberattack that may have compromised the personal details […]