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Hand-picked, plain-English walkthroughs for the situations people ask about most.
Recover a hacked email account
The main recovery pathways for getting back into a hacked email — works across most providers.
Read guideRecover a hacked Facebook account
Step-by-step instructions using Meta's recovery tools and identity verification.
Read guideRecover a hacked Instagram account
Get back into your Instagram using Meta's recovery flow and ID checks.
Read guideMake the next phishing email harmless
Use a password manager, hardware key and email aliases so a single phish can't cascade.
Read guideFind out which data breach exposed you
Pin down which services leaked, what fields were exposed, and which passwords are now public.
Read guideRotate breached passwords safely
Change passwords on every breached service plus anywhere you reused them.
Read guideTell if your location is being tracked
Spot the signs that someone is following your phone's location.
Read guideStop someone tracking your location now
Cut off active tracking — apps, sharing features, and account access.
Read guideLearn
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