05 March 18, 05:14
Free tool to check if any of your online accounts have been compromised
What should I do if I’ve have been comprised?
- Change your password, for both the comprised site and any other sites which use the same or similar passwords.
- Take time to consider your password strength, ensure different sites use different passwords, at a minimum any sites containing sensitive information should have different passwords.
- Check your email for any suspicious activity or spam, be sure to report anything you find.
- If financial data has been leaked, check for fraud on bank/credit card statements.
- Be wary of any scams as a result of your information being leaked, for example suspicious phone calls, texts or emails.
- Ensure your antivirus/internet security is up to date and working.
- If the website in question has the ability to send messages to others, notify people you know so they’re aware of what has happened.
- Change your security questions.
- If you have been subject to many breaches you may wish to consider changing your email address.