I'm feeling completely overwhelmed. It's been 9 days since my Microsoft account and all of my personal data were hacked, and I'm at my wit's end. The hackers have accessed everything – from my Google Photos to sensitive information in my password manager. I've noticed some unusual activity on my Google account, including a Linux device getting logged in as far back as October 2023, and attempts from May 2025 that escalated from there. They've tracked my social media interactions, my location, and even used my mother's personal information for malicious activities. I first received notifications about suspicious activity, but those have stopped, and they can now access my account without me being alerted. Even after I completely reset my phone and formatted my laptop, they've managed to tamper with my Wi-Fi settings, making my internet connection slow and unstable. It's like they're enjoying this chaos, using nicknames my mother calls me for passwords and messaging me on Instagram. I reached out to the police, but they didn't help, and consulting a cybersecurity expert is getting pretty expensive. I feel lost and emotionally drained. What do I do next? Edit: They've even managed to bypass 2FA and deleted a chat I had about hacking.
4 Answers
First, you should definitely sign out of all devices linked to your Google account, change your password, and add 2FA. If you haven’t yet, update your recovery options to ensure only you can access your accounts.
Also, hard resetting your devices might not be enough if the hacker has your info. So make sure you use a new Wi-Fi password that’s long and random to make it harder to brute-force. If they've accessed your data, unfortunately, there's not much you can do except limit their future access as much as possible.
That sounds really intense. Based on what you've described, it seems like you're facing a more advanced form of hacking. Here’s a plan you can follow to regain control:
1. **Reset Your Network**: Factory reset your router and update its firmware. This helps get rid of any backdoor access the hackers may have.
2. **Secure Your Accounts**: Use a different network to log into your key accounts like Google and Instagram. Check for unauthorized logins and revoke access to anything suspicious.
3. **Get a Clean Device**: If they’re still accessing your accounts, consider borrowing or buying a clean device (like a Chromebook) for recovery tasks.
4. **Create a New Email**: Set up a new email that’s harder to guess. Use it for recovering access to your current accounts; this can disrupt most backdoor recovery methods.
5. **Stay Vigilant**: Look for any abnormal activities on your accounts, like unfamiliar auto-forwarding rules in Gmail. Also, change your passwords and use a stronger password manager.
I saved this comment too! It's really helpful.
Just so you know, you’re not alone in this! Take a mental health break if you need to. Dealing with this kind of stress can be draining, and it’s essential to look after yourself. I recommend blocking out some time for self-care!
Reinstalling Windows using a USB stick could be a good move. Changing passwords, enabling 2FA everywhere, and removing any unknown devices from your accounts is crucial too. Also, consider using a password manager. Encrypt your files before storing them online to add an extra layer of security.
This advice is on point! Glad to see some solid steps outlined here.