People are scammed and hacked every day. That is a troubling fact, but worse yet is the tactics that they use are constantly changing, from simple phishing attacks to complex stolen-info scams, there are more and more ways to get ripped off.
I ran across a post on reddit that had some good advice, and I will share that here.
1. **Disconnect Devices**: Turn off Wi-Fi on all devices to stop the hacker’s access.
2. **Enable 2FA**: Use two-factor authentication (2FA) on all accounts.
3. **Contact Email Provider**: Report the hack and regain control of the email account.
4. **Check for Recovery Options**: Use the “Forgot Password” link to reset passwords securely.
5. **Scan Devices**: Run antivirus software to remove malware.
6. **Notify Banks/Creditors**: Protect financial accounts.
7. **Don’t Pay the Hacker**: Ignore ransom demands.
I also learned about this site with a specific help site for seniors, also worth a look.
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/cisa-cybersecurity-awareness-program-older-american-resources.
I would add to that to also set up recovery accounts for MS, email, etc., whenever possible since it will aid in recovering a compromised account much faster. Make sure that you also update the phone numbers/recovery email addresses anytime that the information changes.
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