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2. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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   If you think your account has been compromised, follow the steps listed below to secure it. 1. Change your password immediately. 2. Delete app passwords you don’t recognize. 3. Revert your mail settings if they were changed. 4. Ensure you have antivirus software installed and updated.

3. Follow These Steps if You’ve Been Hacked

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   Here are some steps you should take if you discover you’ve been hacked: Contact the business behind the account that’s been hacked – Once they are aware of the problem, they can halt any ...

4. How email spoofing can affect AOL Mail

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   Spoofed email occurs when the "From" field of a message is altered to show your address, which doesn't necessarily mean someone else accessed your account. You can identify whether your account is hacked or spoofed with the help of your Sent folder. • Your account has most likely been spoofed if you DO NOT find any strange email in your Sent ...

5. Protecting your AOL Account

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   • If your account has recently been compromised or you suspect it has been hacked, we suggest you change your password. • It's always a good idea to update your password regularly and to make sure it's unique from other passwords you use. Read our password help article to learn how to change your password. Secure your AOL Account

6. Someone hacked your account. Now what? How to navigate the ...

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   August 16, 2024 at 8:32 AM. Personal data for 470,000 people may have been leaked onto the dark web by a ransomware group that breached the city of Columbus. Hackers may have released the Social ...

7. 7 ways to protect yourself from getting hacked - AOL

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   Tip #5: Be wary of unsolicited offers. Don't respond to emails offering free services or asking for personal details. These scams usually involve viruses or code designed to capture log in ...