It is the worst feeling in the world. You try to log in, but it says "Incorrect Password". You've been hacked. 😨 Don't panic! Act fast with these 5 steps.
Step 1: Attempt a Password Reset 🔄
Click "Forgot Password" immediately. If the hacker hasn't changed the email or phone number yet, you can still kick them out. Do this within minutes!
Step 2: Check Your Email Trash 🗑️
Hackers often delete the "Security Alert" emails from Instagram/Google to hide their tracks. Check your Trash/Bin folder to see if you can revert the changes.
Step 3: Revoke Third-Party Apps 🔗
Sometimes, you aren't hacked by a person, but by a bad app you connected to. Go to settings and remove suspicious "Connected Apps."
Step 4: Warn Your Followers 📢
If you can't get in, ask a friend to post a story tagging you, warning people NOT to click any links sent from your account. Hackers use your account to scam your friends.
Step 5: The Future Fix 🛡️
Once you get your account back (or create a new one):
- Generate a NEW, impossible-to-guess password using our tool.
- Turn on 2FA immediately.
- Save your backup codes in a safe place (not on your phone!).
Stay calm and act quickly. Time is money! ⏳💰