Removal

Controlling your online presence is essential. Whether it’s unwanted content on websites, search engines, or social media platforms, we understand the importance of protecting your reputation and privacy. That’s why we’ve curated a dedicated category to assist you in removing undesired information from various online sources.

In this category, you’ll find actionable guidance and resources on topics such as:

Deleting personal information and content from websites
Requesting removal of search results from Google and other search engines
Removing unwanted images, videos, or posts from social media platforms
Managing online reputation and addressing negative reviews
Understanding legal aspects of content removal and copyright issues
Navigating the right to be forgotten and other privacy regulations

Our articles are designed to be straightforward and accessible, ensuring you can confidently take control of your online presence. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to manage your digital footprint and learn how to effectively eliminate unwanted content from the internet and safeguard your privacy.

How to stop impersonation

It’s difficult to stop the risk of being impersonated online; however, there are multiple steps you can take to be better protected than your peers. When we at Hacked.com discuss impersonation, we mainly consider online impersonation and the creation of fake social media profiles impersonating executives, business professionals, celebrities, or influencers. Why do scammers impersonate?…
How to Remove Images from Google

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 success. The power behind this tool doesn’t always work for the greater good. If you’ve found an image on Google you need to remove, then this guide will…
How to Delete Images, Videos, and Profiles From Facebook

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 can be difficult to know what to do. Our guide will teach you everything you need to know about how to delete images and profiles from Facebook. Why…
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 Delete Social Media Accounts: Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat

How do you remove or suspend your social media account like Facebook? We have created a guide that will teach you how to delete common social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat: How to Delete Facebook To delete or deactivate your Facebook, log into your account, then go to your settings page. You…
How We Removed Revenge Porn and Gathered Evidence for the Police

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 them on Pornhub. She had received multiple texts from her ex-husband with the videos to ruin her life. Both are U.S. residents. Within hours of her first contact,…
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 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…