🚨 I got hacked on LinkedIn. Don’t let it happen to you 🚨
Monday was rough.
My LinkedIn got hacked.
One moment, I was logged out. The next, everything was gone.
The hacker changed my password.
Then he took control of my two-factor authentication, and swapped my phone number.
But the worst part?
They started sending messages to network, people I’ve spent years building trust with.
They sent out fake offers for “high-paying jobs to build a crypto platform,” trying to lure my network into clicking dangerous links.
🚨 If you received one of these messages from me, please don’t click the link 🚨
Obviously, it’s a scam.
When I finally got my account back, I had lost over 4,000 followers. Months of hard work, gone, just like that.
I’m sharing this because I don’t want anyone else to experience what I did. It could happen to any of us.
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself:
Strengthen your passwords
Use unique and complex passwords for each account, and change them regularly.
Set up two-factor authentication
This adds an extra layer of security to protect your accounts
Be cautious of unexpected links
Don’t click on links or attachments from unfamiliar senders, even if they seem trustworthy.
Monitor your account activity
Regularly check your account for any suspicious logins or changes you didn’t make.
Keep your software updated
Ensure your devices and apps are up to date with the latest security patches.
If it happened to me, it could also happen to you.
Please take these precautions seriously, and if you haven’t already, make sure your accounts are secure.
Until next time,
Stay safe!
Pete
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