Leaked passwords are how many accounts get hacked. Ten minutes now can prevent it.
Data breaches expose emails, phone numbers and passwords. Criminals then try the same password on your other accounts.
What to do
- Check your email on a breach-check serviceServices like ‘Have I Been Pwned’ show which leaks included your email.
- Change reused passwords firstEspecially email, banking and social media.
- Use a password managerOne strong, different password for every account.
- Turn on two-step verificationOn email, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and banking.
- Watch for follow-up scamsLeaked data is used to make phishing messages look real.
When to call a professional: If an account was taken over, our digital team can help you investigate. Digital Forensics →
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Emergency? Call 999. Scam in progress? Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997. This tip is general information, not legal advice.