Been hacked? Stay calm. Move fast.
hacker.support gives you a clear action plan for the first minutes,
first hour, and first day after a security incident. You will also
find simple prevention habits that drastically lower your risk.
What To Do If You Have Been Hacked
Disconnect the affected device from Wi-Fi/mobile data immediately.
Change your most critical passwords first: email, bank, cloud
storage, and social media.
Enable or reset multi-factor authentication on every important
account.
Check account activity and revoke unknown sessions, devices, and
app tokens.
Contact your bank/payment provider and freeze suspicious cards or
transactions.
Scan devices with reputable security software and install all OS
and app updates.
Collect evidence: screenshots, login alerts, transaction IDs, and
timestamps.
Report cybercrime to your local authorities and inform impacted
contacts.
First-Hour Priorities
Secure your primary email account first.
Rotate reused passwords everywhere.
Check your forwarding rules and recovery email/phone settings.
Remove suspicious browser extensions and unknown apps.
Alert family or team members to ignore odd messages from you.
A compromised email account can reset all your other accounts, so it
is usually the most important first fix.
How To Avoid Being Hacked
Daily Habits
Use unique passwords for every account.
Turn on MFA everywhere it is offered.
Update devices and apps weekly.
Verify links manually before logging in.
Back up critical files using the 3-2-1 rule.
High-Impact Defenses
Use a password manager or encrypted credential vault.
Enable login notifications and unusual activity alerts.
Segment work and private accounts.
Remove old accounts you no longer use.
Train yourself to pause before any urgent request.
Quick FAQ
Should I reinstall my device after a hack?
If malware is confirmed or highly suspected, a full reinstall after
backing up clean files is often the safest option.
How often should I change passwords?
Change immediately after any incident. Otherwise, prioritize strong,
unique passwords and MFA over frequent routine changes.
Is public Wi-Fi always dangerous?
Not always, but you should treat it as untrusted. Avoid sensitive
logins unless necessary and keep HTTPS enabled.