I've been dealing with a serious hacking issue lately, and it's really stressing me out. Just two days ago, my Discord got hacked and sent a scam link to everyone I've ever interacted with. Thankfully, I managed to reclaim my account. Then, yesterday, my Instagram got completely deleted—what a shocker that was! This morning, I received an email alert that someone was trying to log into my Facebook, which led Facebook to lock my account until I could confirm my identity and change my password. I've changed all my passwords, but I'm not sure if this is over or if I'll keep being targeted. I'm looking for advice on how to secure my accounts or just to understand what might be happening. Thanks a ton for any help!
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It’s actually pretty unlikely that you were truly hacked; more likely, you clicked a phishing link or fell for a verification code scam. Make sure to change passwords on everything, enable 2FA, use unique passwords for each account, and log out from all devices everywhere.
Have you set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your accounts? It's super important to strengthen your security. Also, check if you’re using the same password across multiple accounts—if you are, that could make you vulnerable. Make sure to create really strong passwords this time, since you’re facing someone who seems intent on breaching your security. If they manage to get into any accounts you recently changed passwords for, they might have access to your email or even your computer.
Before changing any passwords, make sure to completely wipe your computer or laptop and perform a hard reset. It's possible you have a virus that’s stealing your login info as you enter it. If you change your password on a compromised device, the hacker would know exactly what your new password is. Also, consider using a password manager like Bitwarden or NordPass—they're incredibly useful for keeping your passwords secure after you’ve cleaned up your device.
Download antivirus software like McAfee to scan for viruses. But honestly, Malwarebytes might be a better choice for cleaning up your PC.
Yeah, I've had better luck with Malwarebytes myself! Definitely worth trying.
I'd recommend formatting your PC and doing a clean install. Also, check your Android phone for any suspicious mods and ditch any cheap devices that might be a risk.
Change every password you have and ensure you're not repeating any of them. Go through the settings of each account and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)/2FA, and don’t forget to log out of all active sessions. Also, check if there are any email rules you didn’t set up yourself—there might be something that could forward your emails to the hacker.
I totally agree with that! I went through something similar, and after I added 2FA, it stopped the attacks. It makes a huge difference.