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cayugafalls

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1. It is a shame when it happens. Almost nothing can be done except to move on.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Nov 30, 2022, 12:46 AM

Nov 2022

I work in IT support as a consultant and I hear this everyday in one form or another.

Robust passwords, change them often, never give them out or make it easy to guess.

Limit signups to websites with a disposable email address. I have a specific email address that I only use to signup to websites that are less than fortune 500 companies. Small internet businesses do not have the infrastructure to properly protect your personal data. On edit: even fortune 500 companies get hacked, but less often...

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Anyone ever had their email taken over [View all] applegrove Nov 2022 OP

It is a shame when it happens. Almost nothing can be done except to move on. cayugafalls Nov 2022 #1

Thank you. You confirmed it is what he has to do. applegrove Nov 2022 #2

I use Apple iCloud because they can and will check your identity. Tetrachloride Nov 2022 #3