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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,…
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…
The Worst Cases of Revenge Porn

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 in various territories. The history of revenge porn is much longer than most people think, stretching back to the 80s with magazines like Hustler. Over the years, there…
What Age Should Children Have Social Media Accounts?

Deciding how much freedom you should give your children online is difficult. As kids age and their friends access social media, they’ll almost certainly begin asking to join themselves. Many security concerns exist about letting your kids join social media early. So precisely what age should you allow your kids to join sites like Facebook,…
Is TikTok Safe for Kids? 10 Things You Must Know

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 than 2 billion times globally, and it’s currently the second most popular app on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. 10 Things You Should Know Before…
What If COVID-19 Was a Computer Virus?

The COVID-19 pandemic shows a striking resemblance to several examples of massive epidemics of computer viruses. We can distinguish similar infection methods and mechanisms to spread the virus, as well as the sad consequences of its activity. And although it is not entirely correct to compare human lives and computer systems directly, there is a…
How to Use Private Browsing to Stop Cookie Tracking

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, they do offer a layer of protection against cookie tracking. Cookie tracking is the act of websites dumping text files onto the user’s hard drive. These files are…
How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online? Check the Reviews!

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 real shop would ever be able to stock. You can buy anything from a new car to your weekly groceries with the push of a button. How can…
Linux Ransomware – Notorious Cases and Ways to Protect

The ransomware plague has been the talk of the cybersecurity town since the emergence of CryptoLocker back in 2013. A combination of military-grade encryption and effective extortion mechanisms makes every such attack potentially disastrous as the victim runs the risk of losing essential data down the line. Whereas the vast majority of ransom Trojans zero…
How to Remove Personal Information from an Image’s Metadata

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 location, phone or camera type, and even names and numbers can be attached to the image as metadata. Before you upload a picture to the internet or social…
How to Report a Website for Abusive Behavior

There are over a billion pages on the internet, not all of them savory. Sometimes, these sites can host abusive communities or even indecent images and personal information. Coming across your own images or details being shared on a shady website is a harrowing experience. So what should you do if you find an abusive…
How to use Parental Control for Video Game Consoles

Video games are immensely popular, especially amongst children, but can leave them vulnerable. Having a gaming profile often means opening yourself to interacting with other users of any given platform. As a parent, it can be difficult to make sure that your children are as safe as possible while using their game consoles. Below are…
How to Protect Your Online Information

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 and hacking. The question is, how do you keep yourself safe online? Below are seven suggestions for how you can keep your data safe. 1. Use Incognito Mode…
What to Teach Your Kids for Safe Online Participation

It can be a burden trying to keep your children safe online. With so many apps and online services, it’s almost impossible to guess who or what they might come across while browsing. The best way to keep your kids safe is to instill good online safety practices in them from a young age. Below…
How to Remove Personal Information from Google

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 index it and make it available to anyone who does a quick search. So what should you do if your information has ended up in Google searches? Below…
How to Recover a Hacked Nintendo Account

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 up to being the victim of a hacker who may try to steal your account or use it to make unauthorized purchases. So what do you do if…
How To Recover a Hacked Microsoft Account

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 need an account to unlock most features on a Windows 10 machine and an Xbox One or Xbox 360. With so many expensive services tied to your Microsoft…