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How to Check if You’ve Been Hacked

Everything from social media accounts to email addresses can be attacked anytime. Old accounts can put your new accounts at risk, so how can you tell if your accounts or passwords have been hacked? 7 Telltale Signs You’ve Been Hacked In the age of digital connectivity, ensuring the security of our personal and professional data…
How to Recover a Hacked TikTok Account

Has your TikTok account been compromised? You’re not alone, and you’re not powerless. At Hacked.com, we’ve helped hundreds of users successfully recover access to their accounts and secure them against future threats. If your TikTok has been hacked or stolen, take these steps immediately: Take Action Immediately Don’t ignore suspicious activity. Emails about login attempts…
How to Recover a Hacked Instagram Account

If your Instagram account has been hacked and your password and email has changed, don’t panic. Follow the steps below to recover your Instagram account or feel free to reach out to Hacked.com if you need additional assitance. Stay Calm and Avoid Common Mistakes In moments of stress, it’s easy to make mistakes that could…
Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account

Losing access to your Facebook account or business page is a distressing experience. We have helped more than 40,000 clients recovering their hacked Facebook profile, so you’ve definitely come to the right place. Even local law enforcement, FBI employees, and congressmen have paid for our premium services. Our first piece of advice at Hacked.com is…
Facebook Customer Support Scam

Hacked.com has discovered a new scam that is flourishing online, involving the use of legitimate websites like Facebook.com, where scammers pose as official support agents. The scam is clever, and we at Hacked.com are naming it the “Search Field Support Scam”. We believe this is a new method that is growing among cybercriminals. Watch the…
How to Recover a Facebook Business Page

Has your Facebook Business Page or Business Manager been compromised by a hacker or a disgruntled employee? We know how stressful and frustrating it can be to lose control of your online presence. The good news is that recovery is possible. Below are some scenarios that could help guide you in reclaiming your Facebook page.…
How to Report a Hacker & Contact Authorities

Hackers and cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant threats to individuals and organizations. Fortunately, avenues are available to report these malicious activities and protect oneself from further harm. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to report a hacker, where to file police reports or legal reports, and the importance of being vigilant…
Been hacked? Take These Steps Immediately

If you notice your password has been changed or receive suspicious login alerts, your account may be at risk of being hacked. If you cannot recover and secure it, follow the steps outlined below immediately. Notify Friends, Family, and Other Connections or Followers Inform your contacts that your account has been hacked to prevent them…
Why Attorneys General Are Fed Up With Facebook

If your Facebook account has ever been hacked, you know it can be an incredibly frustrating ordeal. In fact, it can be so frustrating, that many people reach out to their attorney general out of desperation. Not only do you lose your account, your photos, and a large piece of your online identity, but you…
How AI Will Cause Havoc with TAIA

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be damaging to businesses and countries. Not because they pose an immediate threat as an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), which is a different story altogether, but because of the vast possibilities to fool an audience. Within a few years, we will not be able to tell the difference between what has…
Artificial General Intelligence is Upon Us, and it’s Time to Prepare

Sam Altman, the past and current CEO of OpenAI, might have hidden results about a secret project named Q* (Q-star) for the previous board. As noted by The Information: OpenAI Made an AI Breakthrough Before Altman Firing, Stoking Excitement and Concern Source. This seems to be one of the likely reasons why the board fired…
How to Enable Automatic App Updates on iPhone

This video teaches you how to enable automatic app updates on your iPhone. This has saved me a lot of time and has increased my phone security. Multiple apps tend to send out critical security patches once they are discovered, but it’s hard to be quick enough to install those updates yourself. If you don’t…
How to Check if Your Phone is Hacked

Do you think your phone has been hacked? Look for signs of a hacked iPhone or Android like those listed below. Signs of a compromised smartphone What should you do if you think your phone is hacked? Preventative Strategies: Staying Ahead of Hackers Proactive measures are your best defense against malware and hackers. Regular updates,…
How to File a Consumer or Privacy Complaint in Your Country

Navigating the complexities of consumer rights, data protection, and privacy issues is hard, especially when trying to recover control of personal or business-related information online. This guide provides a comprehensive list of resources for filing consumer or privacy complaints in various countries. These entities are instrumental in upholding consumer rights and addressing privacy concerns. And…
California’s Attorney General No Longer Aids in Recovering Hacked Facebook Accounts

Since we discovered in 2021 that California’s Attorney General Consumer Complaint form could help individuals and businesses escalate issues related to hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts to Meta Inc., the usage of the form has grown significantly. This method has seen success in the past, providing a glimmer of hope for those locked out of…
Recovering a Hacked account

A hacked account can lead to unforeseen consequences, including identity theft, financial loss, and damage to personal and professional relationships. Knowing how to react is crucial if you suspect your account has been hacked. In this tutorial, we’ll outline the steps to take if you’re unsure whether you can recover your hacked account. Step 1:…
Read this before you hire a hacker

When you fall victim to a hack, your initial reaction may be to panic and seek immediate assistance. Unfortunately, this makes you an easy target for scammers posing as hackers ready to exploit your desperation. This comprehensive guide discusses the dangers of hiring hackers, the red flags to watch out for, and the smart, responsible…
How to Remove Revenge Porn

Revenge pornography, also known as non-consensual pornography, is a growing problem. It refers to the unauthorized sharing of sexually explicit or intimate images or videos of an individual, often intended to cause harm or distress to the person depicted. Ex-partners commonly carry out this type of behavior following a break-up or act of infidelity. However,…
Largest Breaches and Hacks of 2020, The Year of the Digital Pandemic

2020 has been one of the worst years for cybersecurity. Researchers have recorded a huge spike in phishing scams. Healthcare companies expect ransomware attacks to have quadrupled this past year. Despite data breaches increasing by 67% since 2014, only 33% of US citizens have ever checked if they’ve suffered a breach. The Biggest Data Breaches…
After SolarWinds and FireEye Attacks – How Can You Avoid Hackers?

Hackers had 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 infiltrated them, the relatively unknown business SolarWinds found itself in the middle of a global attack against the U.S. government. How SolarWinds Became the Center of Global Attack…
How to Stop Your Children Spending Money Online

There are many apps, websites, and online games designed to be attractive to children. With the rise of micro-transactions, children are being tempted to spend money with unscrupulous skinner box tactics. How can you be sure to prevent your kids from spending money? Below are some steps you can take to prevent your children from…
Pornhub Takes a Huge Step Towards Protecting Victims of Pornography and Revenge Porn

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 pornography industry. Pornhub Is Exposed The New York Times writer Nicholas Kristof tipped the first domino in this saga when it published a damning article against Pornhub earlier…
Having issues with your Google, Gmail or Youtube Account? Don’t Worry!

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 affected: Gmail Google Suite Youtube Google Maps The Google services started to fail on Monday, December 14th, 2020, around 06:30 Eastern Time. The Google outage seems to be…
How to Manage Your Privacy Settings for Social Media

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 constantly buying your information from social media services. Hackers and cybercriminals can use your personal information to target you or a friend. Below is a guide for managing…
What to Do If Someone Is Blackmailing You for Watching Porn

Blackmail scams are becoming a norm for cybercriminals. Depending on how long you’ve had your current email address, you may receive multiple scam emails like these every day. In most cases, these emails are blocked by your email provider’s spam filter. However, targeted blackmail scams are different and might be personalized, including your real name…
Hacking and its Legal Consequences

In today’s digital age, hacking has become an increasingly feared phenomenon. Some hackers view their activities as a form of activism, a means to wealth, or a way to exact revenge. However, many people are unaware of the legal consequences of hacking, even if it involves someone they know personally. Understanding Hacking The term “hacking”…
How to Identify Scam Emails

Emails have existed since the 70s but are still a staple of online work. People have been using emails to scam people since they became commercially available in the 90s. With scams continuing into the modern-day, do you know how to identify scam emails? Below are the signs you need to look out for to…
Cybersecurity Firm FireEye Is Breached in an Unprecedented Hacking Attack

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 is believed that the firm was infiltrated by a nation-state–presumably Russian intelligence–rather than individual hackers. This type of breach could have lasting implications for a wide range of…
What is the Dark Web and How is it Used by Criminals?

You’ve probably heard about the “Dark Web” before, but what does the term mean? Criminals use the dark web for illegal activities, but what exactly is it? Is your data for sale to the highest bidder on a shady underground website? Do you need to worry about the dark web? What is the Dark Web?…
Victim of Amazon Brushing Scam? Here’s What to Do

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. One of the most insidious scams is known as the Amazon Brushing Scam. How can you learn to recognize this scam, and what should you do if you…
How to Secure your Apple Account

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 be sure your account is safe? Below are the steps you need to take to protect yourself from hackers and scammers. Update Your Apple 2FA Information Two-factor authentication…
How to Secure your Yahoo Account

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, but can you be sure your account is safe? Below are the steps you need to take to keep your Yahoo account safe from scammers and hackers. Turn…