"Just Got Owned: My Mailbox Hacked - Lessons Learned the Hard Way"

[Drop1971]

Title: Just Got Owned: My Mailbox Hacked - Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Hey guys, just had a nightmare. My email account got hacked yesterday and the scammers tried to trick my crypto exchange into sending them my BTC. Luckily, the exchange's 2FA saved my bacon, but I'm still shaking my head thinking about how careless I was...

 

[santerrr]

"Dude, I feel your pain. I once got a phishing email that had my entire team convinced it was legit till we called the 'supposed' sender to confirm. Moral of the story: always verify any urgent or suspicious email with a direct call or message"

 

[dvromanov]

"Dude, sorry to hear that, but glad you shared your story so we can all learn from it. Make sure to update your 2FA and passwords ASAP, especially for your mailboxes. Also, consider enabling the 'less secure apps' block on your Google account, just in case."

 

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[нютачка]

"Sorry to hear that OP, that's a huge pain to deal with. One thing I always do is enable 2FA on all accounts, it's a minor hassle but it's worth it for some extra peace of mind. Anyone else have any other tips on preventing mail hacking?"

 

[danabol_5]

"Sorry to hear that, mate. Double-check those 2FA codes ASAP and reset all your passwords, just in case the scammers still have access. Also, consider setting up email alerts for any suspicious account activity."

 

[bn1978]

"Sorry to hear that, OP. You're a prime example of why 2FA is a must-have. Glad you bounced back stronger than ever, though - what kind of security measures did you put in place after the hack?"