I've been dealing with a barrage of unusual login requests across several of my accounts, including Facebook, Reddit, Spotify, Microsoft, and Roblox. It seems like someone is targeting me, and I'm puzzled as to how they got hold of my passwords. I haven't downloaded anything suspicious recently and have been pretty cautious with tech—it's been years since I've had a virus infection, dating back to my childhood attempts at getting free Minecraft. This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! I'm considering changing all my important passwords and would love some recommendations for a good password manager to help me out.
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Have you checked if you’re using the same email across all your accounts? If so, that could be a potential weak point. It might be worth looking into any email forwarding rules too!
It's crucial to change all your passwords from a clean device and definitely enable two-factor authentication wherever you can. If problems persist, consider formatting your device, even though I know it’s a pain!
Formatting sounds like a last resort, but it’s annoying to think about. I might have to do it, though!
One possibility is that your email might have been hacked, which could allow them to reset passwords on other sites. If you're using similar passwords across different platforms, it makes it easier for them. A password manager would help you create unique, complex passwords without stressing about remembering them. Chrome and Edge have built-in password managers, but for something more robust, I'd recommend Bitwarden. It's got good free and affordable options!
I do tend to keep my passwords kind of similar. I use iCloud email, so I thought logging in would trigger a notification on my devices. I'm leaning towards Bitwarden! Just wondering, how do you keep the master password secure yet easy to remember?
Yeah, I do use the same email for almost everything except a few accounts that are still safe. Checked for any forwarding rules, but didn’t find anything.