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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…
How to Recover a Hacked Steam Account

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 is a bad experience. So what should you do if someone hacks into your Steam account to try and steal it? Follow the steps below to keep your…
How To Recover a Hacked Twitch 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 streaming possible for everyone. Putting yourself out there on a site like Twitch can make you the target of harassment and abusers. So what do you do when…
How to Recover a Hacked Apple Account

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. Losing access to your Apple ID can become expensive if scammers exploit it. So what would you do if someone hacked into and stole your account? Below are…
How To Recover a Hacked Snapchat Account

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 connect and it has become one of the most targeted platforms for hackers. So what should you do if someone hacks your account to blackmail you or scam…
How To Recover a Hacked Google Account

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 streaming, and just about anything else you can think of. A Google account is pretty much a necessity in modern life. But that doesn’t mean that your Google…
How to Recover a Hacked X (former Twitter) Account

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 doesn’t mean that hackers cannot gain access to your Twitter account. So what should you do if you detect some suspicious activity on your account? Here’s what you…
What to Do If Someone Screenshots Your Snapchat Photo

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 or video, it is deleted. But that doesn’t stop users from taking screenshots. So what should you do if one of your private images is screenshotted by someone…
How to Remove Copyright Infringement from Google

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 get readers from Google and elsewhere for content they have stolen. In this tutorial I’m going to show you how you can remove content that has been stolen…
How To Remove Unwanted Videos From TikTok

TikTok is a short-form video and music platform that has seen rapid growth. This has led to a certain amount of vulnerability, mainly thanks to the app’s popularity with children. So what should you do if you or your child are the victims of abusive or harassing videos? Here are the best ways to have…
How To Remove Unwanted Videos From YouTube

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 information. What do you do if you fall victim to the sharing of your personal information? Below are the best ways to have offending videos removed from YouTube.…
How to Remove Unwanted Pictures From Twitter

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 the sharing of private information or pictures. Below are the best ways to remove unwanted images from Twitter. 1. Ask the Tweeter to Remove the Picture The first…
How To Remove Unwanted Pictures From Facebook

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 abuse and harassment. So what if someone posts a picture of you on Facebook that you don’t want online? Here are the best ways to remove that picture…
How to Remove Unwanted Pictures From Instagram

Instagram allows people to post and share pictures with friends, fans, and family. That connectivity comes with risks. Bullies or criminals can misuse and share private and personal images across the platform. What if this happens to you? What do you do about it? Here are the best ways to get pictures removed from the…
Skepticism Grows Over BitGrail’s Supposed $167 Million Hack

A relatively unknown cryptocurrency exchange by the name of BitGrail has informed its users of a coordinated cyber attack targeting Nano (XRB) tokens. However, the incident does not appear to be holding up to scrutiny after the founder of the exchange made an odd request to the developers of Nano shortly after discovering the alleged…
The Biggest Bitcoin Hacks and Thefts of All Time

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 all time, bitcoin’s utopian promises often turned into a dystopian reality where scammers, thieves, unaccountable and often amateur exchanges, some even fully anonymous, proliferated in a wild…