Across the digital world, users are getting their data hacked, leaked, or stolen every day. This is putting not only you, but also everyone you know at risk. On platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, along with emailing services like Gmail, people are becoming victims of hacking more than ever.
Let’s look at WhatsApp alone, according to Lloyds Bank the number of WhatsApp scams has rocketed by more than 2,000% in the last 12 months.
But just how can you tell if someone on your feed has been a victim of hacking? There are several things that can give this away:
If someone you know has been a victim of a hack, you will need to act immediately. Inform the person through another means that this has happened. Have them change the password related to the account and adopt stricter security settings such as Multi-Factor Authentication. Facebook also provides a link to inform them that the account has been compromised, they will take the person affected through the steps they need to complete.
Point them in the direction of a service that can assist them to see if they have been directly affected by a data breach. The free Revoke app can do exactly that.
How this can affect your own privacy and security
If someone you know has been affected by a hack or breach, it can also affect you as well!
By having access to someone’s friends and families’ accounts on Facebook, the hacker/scammer could:
If someone you know has been affected by a hack or breach, it can also affect you as well!
By having access to someone’s friends and families’ accounts on Facebook, the hacker/scammer could:
They can do this and so much more to your accounts, so you need to always be aware of possible breaches of security.
In the world of social media, you need to always keep your friends and yourself safe, as you never know when you may be affected. By downloading the free Revoke app, you can ensure you stay safe online today!
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