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Hacked Accounts

Getting back into an account someone else took over, and securing it.

Hacked Accounts Guides

Disconnect Unused Apps

Remove apps and websites you no longer use from your Google, Apple, and Microsoft accounts. This Guide shows where to see what's connected to each account and how to remove access you don't need.

Sources last checked October 24, 2026

My Email Account Was Hacked

If someone got into your email account, this Guide shows how to get back in, lock them out and protect the accounts linked to your email.

Sources last checked August 21, 2026

Protect Your Phone Number

Make it harder for someone to move your phone number to their own phone or carrier. This Guide shows how to add a PIN or password to your phone account, turn on your carrier's protections, and spot the warning signs.

Sources last checked October 24, 2026

Secure Your Accounts

Make sure only you can get into your email and other important accounts. This Guide shows how to turn on two-step sign-in, check your recovery details, remove sign-ins and apps you don't recognize, and keep strong passwords.

Sources last checked October 8, 2026

More help with Hacked Accounts

Official places to go

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Take Action

Step-by-step actions to report, protect and prepare. In Take Action, choose “Protect My Accounts”.

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