Hey everyone! I'm feeling really overwhelmed right now. I've been trying to recover my hacked accounts for over a week, and it's just been a nightmare. It seems like every day I'm having to change passwords and email addresses, and I can barely sleep at night worrying about it. I started suspecting that the hacker might be Russian because I received a verification email from Rockstar Games when my account was compromised. This morning, I found out that I was hacked again on TikTok! I have no idea how this keeps happening, especially since I'm usually careful about what I install. Any advice on what steps I can take? I'd really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks a lot!
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It sounds like you might have malware on your computer if you're getting hacked even after changing your passwords. I recommend running a full antivirus scan with Windows' built-in tool, and also use Malwarebytes to check for any hidden threats. That might help catch anything that's slipping through the cracks.
You need to take some serious steps here. Reinstalling Windows using a USB stick can help clear any viruses. After that, make sure to change your passwords again, and I highly recommend enabling two-factor authentication on all your accounts. Using a password manager can also help keep your accounts secure. Additionally, check for any unknown devices that may be linked to your accounts and remove them!
I'm a little confused though. You mentioned struggling with your accounts but then it's not clear if you actually changed your passwords already. Also, how did you come to the conclusion that the hacker is Russian just from a Rockstar email? Are you sure there’s a direct link?
Many services send alerts if there's a login from an unusual location, but hackers often use VPNs or proxies, so you can’t be too certain about that.
Also, make sure to unplug your internet connection when you run those scans. That way, if there is any malware, it won't be able to communicate with the hacker during the process.