I've been suspecting that my accounts might have been hacked. Recently, I noticed logins from a different country and even though I thought they were just lurking, it made me uneasy. I changed my email and passwords, but they still seem to have access. The other day, I changed my Discord password to log out any unknown users, and then a strange pop-up appeared on my screen. It had a layout that resembled exploit software, showing apps like Twitch and something red. I clicked on it to check, but it disappeared too quickly for me to get any details. I'm really confused and need some step-by-step guidance on how to resolve this situation!
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This situation is definitely alarming! You should also consider flashing your BIOS if you suspect more serious issues. Keep sensitive accounts, like email, on a separate system if possible. And check any browser extensions to remove anything untrustworthy. It's smart to look into your mobile devices as well since you might be logging into email from there too.
The pop-up you mentioned is concerning. If it had a screen that looked like a phone with other unknown apps, that's definitely something to investigate further. Can you describe it more?
Yeah, it looked like a small phone screen with a green background and apps like Twitch and maybe AGN? I should've taken a screenshot, but it went away too fast.
Reinstalling Windows is a solid plan, but don't forget to change all your passwords right after that. Also, enable 2FA on your accounts, remove any unknown devices from your accounts, and consider using a password manager to keep things secure.
Honestly, I’m having a hard time believing you’re actually hacked. Sometimes paranoia can make you think there’s more going on than there really is. But just in case, change all your passwords, enable 2FA, and delete any logged-in sessions. If you've got concerns about your devices, a factory reset might help, but try not to overthink it!
I hear you on that. But having someone in your accounts doesn’t seem harmless to me!
First things first, you should consider doing a fresh install of your operating system. If you're on Windows, there are plenty of guides online, like on YouTube, to help you through that. Make sure to back up your important files first, though!
Thanks for the tip! Are there any specific apps or tools to check for ongoing issues? I currently use McAfee for antivirus.
Good point! Thankfully, these emails aren't linked to anything super important. I think I’ll create a new email and clean up my devices as suggested.