Imagine that one day you receive a notification of an approved credit that you never applied for, or worse, you discover that someone is sending messages from your WhatsApp account. What would you do? If you have no idea, don’t worry, you’re not alone. More than 50% of people wouldn’t know how to act in these situations – but today will change that! Let’s walk together through the key steps to protect yourself and regain control after finding out you’ve been hacked.

1. Were you impersonated to take out a credit or cell phone line?

If you ever find yourself in this situation, follow these steps:

• Contact the financial institution or phone company: Call or send an email explaining the situation. They can stop any ongoing process and start an investigation.
• Report the incident: Reach out to local authorities or use their online platforms to report the fraud – this is key to protecting yourself legally!
• Request a credit report: You can do this online. Check for other suspicious applications and consider blocking new credit applications until everything is clear.

👉Did you know that you can freeze your credit to avoid new fraudulent applications? Do it before it’s too late!

2.Did your social media account get hacked?

Don’t panic, but act fast:

• Change your password immediately: If you can still get in, change your password and enable two-step authentication – this will give you an extra shield!
• Inform the platform: Social networks have processes for hacked accounts. Look for the “Did you get hacked?” option and follow the steps to recover it.
• Check recent activity: Make sure nothing suspicious has been posted. If you see anything unusual, delete it!

👉Do you have two-step authentication enabled on all your accounts? If not, do it now!

3.Did your WhatsApp account get hacked?

WhatsApp is one of the most important applications in our daily lives. If you get hacked:

• Log out on all devices: From another device, access your account and close all open sessions. This prevents them from continuing to use your account.
• Enable two-step verification: This adds a second layer of security, making it harder to get hacked again.
• Contact WhatsApp: If you can’t log in, send an email to their support to temporarily deactivate your account. It’s better to be safe!

👉Can you remember how many devices you have connected to your WhatsApp account? Check and close the ones you don’t recognize.

Prevention is your best defense

Don’t wait until something serious happens to you to take action. Protecting your digital identity is easier than you think. You just need to follow these steps and always be one step ahead. If you ever face a phishing or hacking problem, now you know exactly what to do.

👉How many of your accounts have two-step authentication enabled? Do a quick review and protect your data today.

Remember! Stay alert, follow these tips, and you’ll be more than prepared to protect your identity and your accounts in the digital world.