I've noticed some seriously suspicious activity on my accounts. Someone is changing my email addresses on various platforms to random ones. Even though I've enabled two-factor authentication, I'm not receiving any confirmation emails for these changes. How can this be happening, and what can I do to prevent it? On one of my accounts, there have also been inappropriate posts made without my knowledge, and I never received any alerts about it. I've already changed all my passwords, yet I still see new activities popping up every day. Any advice?
3 Answers
Changing all your passwords is a great step, but if you’re still seeing odd notifications, make sure to also check for any authorized apps linked to your accounts. Sometimes, a third-party app might have more access than you realize. If possible, enable alerts for any changes made to your account settings, and consider using a VPN for extra security when accessing your accounts.
It sounds like someone might have access to your accounts, possibly because they know your passwords. Do you get your 2FA codes via email? If so, check if there's any email forwarding set up that could be sending those codes to another address. This is how a coworker of mine got hacked once. Switching to an authenticator app on your phone could help too—it's more secure! You might also want to look into security keys like Google Titan or YubiKey for an added layer of protection. Make sure to log out of all devices after changing your passwords, and check for any unknown devices or phone numbers linked to your accounts. If you think your computer is compromised, consider formatting it and reinstalling your operating system from a clean USB drive.
It’s really tough when you can’t seem to get control back. Have you tried logging out of all sessions? You should be able to do that in your account settings. If you’re still getting those email change notifications without any verification from you, it could be a serious breach. In the meantime, maybe using a password manager that offers strong, unique passwords for each site will help. Also, regularly checking your account settings for any unrecognized activity could be a good habit.
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