📨 Don’t ignore this email: If you’re still using Windows 10, check your inbox. Microsoft’s reminding you to upgrade to Windows 11 before security support ends on Oct. 14. They’ll tell you if your computer can update or if you need a new one. Hackers are waiting in the wings to target you if you don’t.
Do this to see if you got hacked
I wish that I could wave my magic wand and automatically reinstate all the accounts for anyone who asks me for help because their Facebook account got hacked, their ex knows everywhere they go or they’ve lost access to everything and even money for some reason.
When’s the last time you looked to see who’s logged into your accounts? Yeah, I thought so. Hackers, exes and nosy lurkers love it when you don’t.
Here’s how
In your account settings, look for a section labeled “Devices” or “Where You’re Logged In.” This is the spot to find a list of all devices accessing your account. Scan for anything suspicious, unknown devices, logins from unfamiliar locations (especially in different states or countries) or odd activity times like 3 a.m. while you were asleep.
These steps below work for most devices, but the process may vary. Different makes and models have their quirks.
- Google: Go to Google Account Security, then Your devices. See anything suspicious? Click it, then Sign out.
- Apple: Sign into your Apple ID, then click Devices. If something looks off, select it and click Remove from Account.
- Microsoft: Head to your Microsoft Devices. Spot a device that’s not yours? Click Remove.
- Facebook and Instagram: Since both are owned by Meta, the steps are similar. On either platform, go to Settings > Accounts Center > Password & Security > Where You’re Logged In. Select anything fishy and log it out.
You’re not done yet
Google, Apple and Microsoft automatically send notifications so you’re instantly warned when someone logs in from an unfamiliar device or location. This way, you can take action fast! Not so on Facebook and Instagram.
- Facebook and Instagram: On either platform, go to Accounts Center > Password and security > Login alerts. Check the box next to where you want to receive alerts.
Running this check only takes a few minutes, but it could save you from a hacked account, stolen data or worse. Do this today, and let me know if you find anything weird. I’ve heard some wild stories!
Think your browser’s password manager is safe? Think again.
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It’s so easy to click and save your passwords right to Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browser. Have you ever stopped to think about just how bad an idea it is to do this? Anyone with access to your browser can jump right into any one of your accounts. Yup, even your banking and investment accounts are up for grabs.
Over 300 days
The amount of time Chinese hackers spent inside a small Massachusetts power utility, spying on energy grid data. They were only caught after the FBI tipped off the general manager. Frightening.
🚨 Hackers can steal your home without you even knowing: With just a forged signature, cybercriminals can take out loans in your name, drain your equity and leave you with the mess. Home Title Lock monitors your title 24/7 and alerts you to any tampering because your biggest investment deserves the best protection. Click here to get a free home title history report, using code KIM250.
Every Tesla owner doxed: Hackers created a website (now taken down) that shows a map of Tesla owners’ names, addresses, phone numbers and emails in the U.S. Why? They’re protesting Elon Musk. The site says it doesn’t endorse or condemn vandalism, but the cursor symbol is literally a Molotov cocktail. If you want your info removed, you have to prove you sold your car.
Malware alert: Skip the free file converters. You know those handy PDF-to-DOC or WebP-to-JPEG tools? Hackers are stuffing them with malware to steal your personal and financial info. They’re showing up in search results and ads. Play it safe: Stick to Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Office instead.
🫨 Gone phishing: If you use Gmail or Outlook, watch out for deceptive emails asking for sensitive info or trying to trick you into clicking a malicious link that takes over your computer. Make a mistake and the hackers will hold your PC or data hostage until you pay a ransom. This one’s spreading, so watch out!
Watch out for this Coinbase email: If you have a Coinbase account, do not fall for the “Migrate to Coinbase Wallet” email. You’re told to switch to a self-custodial wallet and get a fake recovery phrase. It links to Coinbase’s real site, but the phrase lets hackers take over your wallet.
Hackers can steal your home with a forged signature! They take out loans in your name, drain your equity and leave you with the mess. Home Title Lock monitors your title 24/7 and alerts you to any tampering. Get a FREE home title history report with code KIM250.
📨 Inbox under attack: Beware if you use Microsoft 365. Hackers are putting phishing links in emails sent from Microsoft addresses. Yep, even those from “.onmicrosoft.com” can be fake. This is getting around security checks. Be extra careful about clicking on links. Search the email address in your inbox to see if it’s familiar.
Update your iPhone and iPad ASAP! Apple found a serious security bug that could let hackers bypass protections if you load malicious web content. Affected devices include the iPhone XS and later, iPad Air 3rd gen and later, multiple iPad Pros, plus plenty of others. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
🚨 Hackers can steal your home without you even knowing: With just a forged signature, cybercriminals can take out loans in your name, drain your equity and leave you with the mess. Home Title Lock monitors your title 24/7 and alerts you to any tampering because your biggest investment deserves the best protection. Click here to get a free home title history report, using code KIM250.
⚠️ One of the biggest DDoS attacks: Yep, it’s happening right now. A massive botnet appeared overnight, with hackers hijacking thousands of video recorders. The impact? Multiple online services are getting flooded with so much traffic that they’re crashing. Folks, this is why you should keep your devices updated with the latest firmware and use strong passwords.
🚨 Word of the day: Info-stealer. Malware that sneaks in and grabs your personal data, especially credit and debit card details. Over 26 million devices were hit, with 2 million bank cards stolen and for sale on the Dark Web. Watch for small charges on your statements because that’s how hackers test if your card is still good.
🚨 Hackers can steal your home without you even knowing: With just a forged signature, cybercriminals can take out loans in your name, drain your equity, and leave you with the mess. Home Title Lock monitors your title 24/7 and alerts you to any tampering because your biggest investment deserves the best protection. Click here to get a free home title history report, using code KIM250.
⚡ Not a shocker: Hackers are trying to mess with our solar panels. Chinese-owned Solarman PV had a security hole that affected power plants in 190 countries. A German company, Solar-Log, let some folks use the default password. Have solar panels? Switch the default password to a strong one and put them on a separate guest network.
Peter Pan always flies because he never lands: A former Disney engineer thought he was downloading an AI image generator. It was malware. Hackers stole his personal info and Disney data, then dumped it all online. That’s not even what got him fired. He was watching porn on his work computer. Dummy.
🇨🇳 Communist China’s at it again: Now, China’s sending hackers after Microsoft 365 accounts, mostly in the financial services and insurance biz. Their method of choice is password spraying, aka attempting to log in to accounts with all the most common, weakest passwords. This is your friendly reminder to use a complex password for every single account.
😱 Robin Hood: Hackers dropped a toolkit that permanently unlocks almost all versions of Windows (7 and up), plus Office 2013 to 2024. They’re giving it away for free because “profiting from piracy is not good.” How ethical. Go with the free LibreOffice instead.