Sometimes hackers try to change your account password on some websites to prevent you from using them. In these cases, the websites will notify you of this password notification by sending you a confirmation. If you receive such messages even though you have not requested changes, this means that you have been hacked, probably with your email account.
Your connection history shows unknown connections
Regularly checking your connection history is always a list of belgium whatsapp phone numbers good idea. Are there any connections to an IP other than your own? Someone else could have compromised your account.
1- Log in to your account
First, you need to assess how much damage has been done. Log in to your email account. If the hacker has changed your password, click the “Forgot your password?” link or its equivalent. Once you have access to your account, change your password immediately (even if it hasn’t been changed). Make sure you choose a strong password , avoiding common mistakes .
Next, check your security settings to revert any possible changes a hacker may have made:
a change in email address;
a change in phone number;
an activation or deactivation of 2FA ( two-factor authentication )
a potential email forwarding setup in which emails you receive are forwarded to another address that you did not configure.
2 – Assess the damage of the hack
Change your password on key websites!
Check your “ inbox ” and “ trash ” folders for any unsolicited password reset messages , as this may indicate an attempt by a hacker to gain access to your other accounts. Also, think about any online shopping sites where you may have registered your credit card credentials , such as Amazon, PayPal and Netflix. Also check with your phone and internet service providers, your landlord and any companies you may have allowed to make direct withdrawals to your bank account . Change the passwords for all of these accounts to prevent hackers from accessing your banking details.