I've been dealing with a frustrating issue where my accounts seem to be repeatedly compromised. For instance, I keep getting emails saying that my Gmail account was accessed from some strange 'iPhone USA' location. Despite changing my password and enabling two-factor authentication, it seems like just a few days later, I notice weird changes to my accounts, including my Roblox accounts where both phone numbers were switched to something else.
Years ago, I downloaded some sketchy stuff that might have introduced an info stealer, and while I tried to fix it by factory resetting, I still feel targeted. I haven't visited any strange websites recently—just the usual ones like Discord and Roblox, and I have Malwarebytes running for protection, but that hasn't helped either. I've done various scans with Malwarebytes and Windows Defender, and even looked into things with PowerShell and CMD commands to check for lurking threats, but I haven't found anything suspicious.
I also don't have a clean drive for a fresh Windows install and have factory reset my phone multiple times, yet I continue to receive emails about unauthorized logins on my Apple account, Roblox, Discord, and so on. This situation is seriously affecting my sleep and school, since I fear that any of my emails may expose personal details including my address. I just want to find a way to break free from this cycle—any advice would be appreciated!
2 Answers
You're not alone in this! Have you checked to see if your old passwords are still floating around anywhere? You might want to consider using a password manager—those can really help keep your logins secure and unique. If breaches are happening despite all your precautions, it might also be worth checking if there's a more advanced malware issue that requires professional help.
It sounds like you're dealing with a really tough situation! First off, when you factory reset your device, it's best to do a clean installation using a USB drive rather than the 'Reset this PC' option. Also, if you're reusing passwords or not using unique ones, that could definitely be a weak point—consider using strong, unique passwords for each account instead.
Make sure to double-check all your recovery info for each account to ensure only your contact info is listed. Enabling two-factor authentication on all accounts is a must too, and it could help to sign out of all devices whenever you change passwords!
I hear you. Using the 'Reset this PC' feature can sometimes leave things behind, so it's good you realized that! It's important to avoid reusing passwords and set unique ones. It can also be helpful to check all your recovery options to make sure they’re secure and truly yours.
I haven't checked for old passwords, but that's a good idea! A password manager might help me keep everything straight. Maybe I should also look into getting professional help if the problem keeps up.