Cyberpolice experts provided detailed instructions on how to identify signs of account hacking. Step-by-step actions to protect and restore access to compromised accounts are presented.

The cyber police gave advice on what to do if your account is hacked and how to protect your data, UNN reports.

SIGNS OF ACCOUNT HACKING

Change settings or profile information without your permission

Third-party devices appear in the list of active sessions

Disappearance, change, or appearance of unfamiliar content or messages

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED BUT YOU STILL HAVE ACCESS

Change your password

Remove third-party devices from the active list

Undo unwanted changes to your settings

Change the same or compromised passwords in other accounts

Enable two-factor authentication

Warn your contacts about possible fraudulent messages

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNT

Create a strong password (12+ characters, letters, numbers, special characters)

Check connected devices regularly

Use and update only licensed software in a timely manner

Enable notifications about suspicious activity on your account

To create a strong password, you can use the Cyberpolice password generation service.

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