{"id":28850,"date":"2026-09-08T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=28850"},"modified":"2026-09-08T11:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:00:31","slug":"shcho-robyty-yakshcho-zlamaly-telegram-gmail-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/science-tech\/shcho-robyty-yakshcho-zlamaly-telegram-gmail-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"If your Telegram, Gmail, Facebook or Instagram account has been hacked: what to do and how to recover your account"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"562\">An account hack often begins imperceptibly: you receive a notification that someone has logged in from a new device, friends receive strange links sent in your name, your recovery email address changes, or suddenly your password no longer works. In such a situation, speed is of the essence. If the attacker hasn\u2019t yet managed to change all the recovery methods, <strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"715\">Access can often be restored in a matter of minutes<\/strong>. However, simply setting a new password is not enough \u2014 an attacker may still be logged in on another device or have access to your email.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-summary-box\"><strong>Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, secure the email address linked to your accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Change your password and log out of any unfamiliar sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Please check your alternative email address, phone number and login methods.<\/li>\n<li>Enable two-factor authentication or a passkey.<\/li>\n<li>If you have already lost access, please use only the official recovery pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1skak68\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1345\">What to do immediately after a break-in<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1470\">If you can still log in to your account, don\u2019t put off securing it until later. It\u2019s best to take the following steps <strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1469\">from a device you trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1501\">The correct sequence is as follows:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1809\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kz3mui\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1521\">Change your password.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1or0q7s\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1555\">Close all open sessions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dhpswc\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1602\">Please check your phone number and alternative email address.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16tzp79\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1660\">Remove any unknown two-factor authentication methods.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rwlbrg\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1714\">Check which third-party apps have been granted access.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7lk6pu\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1732\">Enable 2FA.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"drq9ap\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1809\">Change your password on other services where you have used the same password.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2031\">It is particularly important to start with <strong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1883\">Gmail or another primary email address<\/strong>. If a hacker gains control of your email account, they can reset the passwords for your Instagram, Facebook, banking services and other accounts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2208\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/science-tech\/ai-zminiuie-internet-google-poshuk-ai-mode\/\">Google.<\/a> It explicitly recommends that, if a breach is suspected, you check the latest security events, the list of devices and all critical recovery settings.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"hc2r5v\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2245\">What to do if your Telegram account has been hacked<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2342\">If Telegram is still open on at least one of your devices, <strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2341\">Don\u2019t lose this active session<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2354\">Go to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2394\"><strong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2394\">Telegram \u2192 Settings \u2192 Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2400\">or:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2458\"><strong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2458\">Settings \u2192 Privacy and security \u2192 Active sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2502\">Close any sessions you do not recognise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2526\">After that, open:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2575\"><strong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2575\">Privacy and security \u2192 Two-step verification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2811\">and set up an additional password. Telegram also allows you to add a recovery email address and configure <strong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2688\">passkey<\/strong>, to use your device\u2019s PIN, fingerprint or Face ID instead of an SMS code.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2933\">If you suspect that a fraudster has gained control of your SIM card, contact your mobile network operator and block it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1md7z0p\" data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2973\">If you no longer have access to Telegram<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3052\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/science-tech\/durov-zayavyv-pro-ataku-on-telegram\/\">Telegram<\/a> explains that the account is effectively linked to a phone number.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3096\">If there are no other active sessions, you need to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3318\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pusg9m\" data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3129\">block the old SIM card;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hixf2a\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3171\">get a new SIM card with the same number;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15zk9xd\" data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3198\">log back into Telegram;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hnq6xi\" data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3223\">open <strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3222\">Devices<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"plj6eh\" data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3247\">end other users\u2019 sessions;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y7b8yq\" data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3318\">Enable two-factor authentication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3465\">If requests for money, links to \u00abvotes\u00bb or files are already being sent out in your name, please warn your friends via another channel of communication.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zdlpy3\" data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3518\">What to do if your Gmail or Google Account has been hacked<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3642\">A Gmail hack is particularly dangerous, as email is often used to regain access to dozens of other accounts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3719\">If you can still log in, open your Google account and go to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3771\"><strong data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3771\">Security and Access \u2192 Latest security system updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3801\">Please check all entries and changes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3809\">Then:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3850\"><strong data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3850\">Your devices \u2192 Manage devices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3882\">and remove any unfamiliar devices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3915\">Google also recommends checking:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"4133\">\n<li data-section-id=\"47c49x\" data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3946\">a secondary email address;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a24ffo\" data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3980\">a telephone number for recovery;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8lo4nh\" data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4013\">methods of two-stage verification;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pcoowt\" data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4058\">third-party apps with access to your account;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tqowwy\" data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4133\">geolocation sharing settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"117ak9c\" data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4166\">Be sure to check your Gmail<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4286\">An attacker may not change the password, but instead create a hidden one <strong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4258\">mail forwarding or a filter<\/strong>, so that you can receive your emails.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4288\" data-end=\"4334\">Google specifically recommends checking unfamiliar:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4472\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14g8ekf\" data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4358\">forwarding rules;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1apuur0\" data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4369\">filters;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6vi0u6\" data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4400\">delegated access to Gmail;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14gosvb\" data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4472\">mailbox settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fp5lnd\" data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4501\">If you have already changed your password<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4555\">Please use the official Google Account recovery process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4746\">Google recommends going through the recovery process even in cases where someone else has changed your password, recovery phone number or other account details.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4785\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accounts\/answer\/7682439?hl=uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4706\" data-content-reference-end=\"4780\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Recover your Google Account<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4888\">Once access has been restored, set a new, unique password straight away and enable two-step verification.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"iosiq2\" data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"4925\">What to do if your Facebook account has been hacked<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"4975\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/science-tech\/meta-trial-child-safety-testimony\/\">Meta<\/a> has a separate procedure for hacked accounts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4977\" data-end=\"5166\">It\u2019s best to open the recovery page <strong data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5088\">on the phone or computer you\u2019ve previously used to log in to Facebook<\/strong>. This is the method recommended by Facebook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5205\"><span class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"5150\" data-content-reference-end=\"5218\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hacked?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recovering a hacked Facebook account<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5224\">The system will help:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5323\">\n<li data-section-id=\"138yde4\" data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5242\">find an account;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7m2fav\" data-start=\"5243\" data-end=\"5260\">change your password;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"196qo95\" data-start=\"5261\" data-end=\"5288\">check the latest changes;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"91ctym\" data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5323\">regain control of the profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5554\">Once access has been restored, you should also enable <strong data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5431\">two-factor authentication and notifications of new logins<\/strong>. Facebook explicitly refers to these mechanisms as the main additional means of protecting an account.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4t9ybp\" data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5600\">If you manage a page via Facebook<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5602\" data-end=\"5652\">For a business, media organisation or shop, this is not enough.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5654\" data-end=\"5664\">Please check:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5666\" data-end=\"5728\"><strong data-start=\"5666\" data-end=\"5728\">Page \u2192 Settings \u2192 Page access<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5730\" data-end=\"5792\">and make sure that the attacker has not added a new administrator.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5794\" data-end=\"5985\">A user with full control over the page can add and remove other people with access, so this point is of critical importance for corporate accounts.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9nm396\" data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"6023\">What to do if your Instagram account has been hacked<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6025\" data-end=\"6061\">If you haven\u2019t changed your password yet, first:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6063\" data-end=\"6133\"><strong data-start=\"6063\" data-end=\"6133\">Instagram \u2192 Settings \u2192 Accounts Centre \u2192 Password and security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6135\" data-end=\"6177\">Change your password and check your active logins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6289\">If you are unable to log in, on the login screen, select <strong data-start=\"6237\" data-end=\"6257\">\u00abForgotten your password?\u00bb<\/strong> and try restoring via:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6291\" data-end=\"6337\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hfxl7c\" data-start=\"6291\" data-end=\"6310\">username;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a5ivy7\" data-start=\"6311\" data-end=\"6319\">email;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gg2r69\" data-start=\"6320\" data-end=\"6337\">telephone number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6339\" data-end=\"6475\">Instagram sends a password reset link to the email address or mobile number you have linked to your account.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6477\" data-end=\"6710\">If the attacker has changed your email address, the situation is more complicated. Meta advises you to first try to regain control of your email address or phone number, and then, once you\u2019ve logged in, update your contact details on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"s3t5fe\" data-start=\"6712\" data-end=\"6751\">Instagram may ask you to take a video selfie<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6753\" data-end=\"6883\">In some cases, particularly if your profile includes photos of you, <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/science-tech\/uk-ban-social-media-under-16\/\">Instagram<\/a> can offer <strong data-start=\"6844\" data-end=\"6882\">a video selfie for identity verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6885\" data-end=\"7135\">You will need to record a short video of yourself turning your head in different directions. Meta states that the verification process may take up to two working days. Once your identity has been successfully verified, you will receive a link to reset your password.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1cs4h16\" data-start=\"7137\" data-end=\"7185\">If the attacker has changed the email address and phone number<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7187\" data-end=\"7216\">This amounts to a complete takeover of the account.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7218\" data-end=\"7406\">Don\u2019t pay people on Telegram or Instagram who promise to \u00abget your page back through a contact at Meta\u00bb. These schemes are often just a ploy to extract even more money or personal data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7408\" data-end=\"7449\">Please follow the official procedures only:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7451\" data-end=\"7634\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qos8pl\" data-start=\"7451\" data-end=\"7505\">Telegram \u2014 via access to the phone number and active sessions;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jcorak\" data-start=\"7506\" data-end=\"7534\">Google \u2014 Account Recovery;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yh9xl3\" data-start=\"7535\" data-end=\"7570\">Facebook \u2014 <code data-start=\"7548\" data-end=\"7569\">facebook.com\/hacked<\/code>;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mu6k34\" data-start=\"7571\" data-end=\"7634\">Instagram \u2014 the official method for login help and account recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7666\">Do not send this to strangers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7668\" data-end=\"7816\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15wdx35\" data-start=\"7668\" data-end=\"7681\">codes from text messages;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vxhk19\" data-start=\"7682\" data-end=\"7700\">2FA backup codes;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lmsguu\" data-start=\"7701\" data-end=\"7720\">email password;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n2ig5h\" data-start=\"7721\" data-end=\"7753\">photographs of a bank card;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uph5zf\" data-start=\"7754\" data-end=\"7774\">QR codes for entry;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ssz7rg\" data-start=\"7775\" data-end=\"7816\">Telegram or Google Authenticator codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10q2ujk\" data-start=\"7818\" data-end=\"7873\">What to do if people are already being scammed in your name<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7875\" data-end=\"8022\">Once they have taken over your account, criminals are often not interested in your photos or messages. Their aim is to use <strong data-start=\"7990\" data-end=\"8021\">the trust of friends and followers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8024\" data-end=\"8044\">Typical messages:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"8046\" data-end=\"8075\">\n<p data-start=\"8048\" data-end=\"8075\">\u00abLend me 5,000 UAH by tomorrow.\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"8077\" data-end=\"8106\">\n<p data-start=\"8079\" data-end=\"8106\">\u00abVote for my child.\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"8108\" data-end=\"8137\">\n<p data-start=\"8110\" data-end=\"8137\">\u00abLook, is that you in the video?\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"8139\" data-end=\"8184\">\n<p data-start=\"8141\" data-end=\"8184\">\u00abI need a code; you\u2019ll get an SMS shortly.\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"8186\" data-end=\"8278\">If this has already happened, let your friends know via another channel that your account has been compromised.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8280\" data-end=\"8502\">If someone has already transferred the money <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/suspilstvo\/shakhraiski-kol-tsentry-ukraini\/\">fraudsters<\/a>, you should contact your bank as soon as possible. For international transfers or payment systems, you should also contact the relevant service to request that the transaction be stopped or disputed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8504\" data-end=\"8684\">Google specifically advises contacting your bank if the hacked account contained banking details or if you notice any unfamiliar financial transactions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1oskhg7\" data-start=\"8686\" data-end=\"8736\">Once your account has been restored, change more than one password<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8738\" data-end=\"8812\">One of the most common mistakes is to get back on Instagram and leave it at that.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8814\" data-end=\"8826\">If the password is:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8828\" data-end=\"8843\"><code data-start=\"8828\" data-end=\"8843\">MyPassword123<\/code><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8845\" data-end=\"8976\">was used simultaneously for Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and an online shop, you need to take into account <strong data-start=\"8939\" data-end=\"8975\">All these accounts have been compromised<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8978\" data-end=\"9024\">Set a separate password for each service.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9026\" data-end=\"9106\">It is better to use a password manager that generates long, random combinations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9108\" data-end=\"9153\">For important accounts, it is advisable to use:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9155\" data-end=\"9240\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16szg7p\" data-start=\"9155\" data-end=\"9169\"><strong data-start=\"9157\" data-end=\"9168\">passkey<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ns02cm\" data-start=\"9170\" data-end=\"9194\">a physical security key;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tn4ts9\" data-start=\"9195\" data-end=\"9223\">authentication app;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nv5csg\" data-start=\"9224\" data-end=\"9240\">backup codes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9242\" data-end=\"9373\">SMS is better than having no 2FA at all, but an authenticator app or a passkey usually provide better protection against number interception.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"pdrpi0\" data-start=\"9375\" data-end=\"9415\">How to tell if your account may have been hacked<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9417\" data-end=\"9451\">The following may indicate a security breach:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9453\" data-end=\"9816\">\n<li data-section-id=\"t7py4w\" data-start=\"9453\" data-end=\"9494\">an email confirming a login that you did not carry out;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"888i49\" data-start=\"9495\" data-end=\"9544\">a new phone or computer in the list of devices;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k3v38r\" data-start=\"9545\" data-end=\"9581\">the password suddenly stopped working;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ofozt7\" data-start=\"9582\" data-end=\"9612\">your email address or telephone number has changed;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bbfnkw\" data-start=\"9613\" data-end=\"9642\">some unfamiliar posts have appeared;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18aujpi\" data-start=\"9643\" data-end=\"9695\">messages are sent to your friends without you having to do anything;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gpe6lp\" data-start=\"9696\" data-end=\"9737\">An unknown forwarded email has appeared in Gmail;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"24813q\" data-start=\"9738\" data-end=\"9770\">an unknown 2FA method is enabled;<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a8lqlw\" data-start=\"9771\" data-end=\"9816\">You are receiving login codes that you did not request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9818\" data-end=\"9932\">A single SMS code on its own <strong data-start=\"9843\" data-end=\"9879\">doesn't necessarily mean that the account has been hacked<\/strong>. This might mean that someone is simply trying to log in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9934\" data-end=\"9975\">But you must not pass this code on to anyone.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zpj5f6\" data-start=\"9977\" data-end=\"10027\">Why accounts get hacked even with a strong password<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10029\" data-end=\"10068\">A long password does not protect against all attacks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10070\" data-end=\"10101\">Accounts are often hacked because of:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10103\" data-end=\"10176\"><strong data-start=\"10103\" data-end=\"10114\">Phishing.<\/strong> A person enters their password on the Telegram, Facebook or Google app.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10178\" data-end=\"10281\"><strong data-start=\"10178\" data-end=\"10198\">The stolen session.<\/strong> The malware obtains the browser\u2019s cookie, and the attacker does not need a password at all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10283\" data-end=\"10350\"><strong data-start=\"10283\" data-end=\"10300\">SIM swapping.<\/strong> The attacker gains control of the phone number.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10352\" data-end=\"10465\"><strong data-start=\"10352\" data-end=\"10385\">Reuse of a password.<\/strong> A password was leaked from one website, after which it is automatically checked against others.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10467\" data-end=\"10654\"><strong data-start=\"10467\" data-end=\"10512\">Malicious browser extensions and programmes.<\/strong> Google advises that, following a security breach, you should scan your device for malware and remove any unknown extensions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ycnyl6\" data-start=\"10656\" data-end=\"10731\">How to protect Telegram, Gmail, Facebook and Instagram from being hacked again<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10733\" data-end=\"10794\">Once access has been restored, it is advisable to carry out a full security audit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10796\" data-end=\"10822\">The most effective combination:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10824\" data-end=\"10903\"><strong data-start=\"10824\" data-end=\"10903\">a unique password + 2FA\/passkey + secure email + monitoring of active sessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10905\" data-end=\"11045\">It is also worth securing your mobile number with a SIM PIN and a password or authentication provided by your mobile network operator, if the operator supports this feature.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11047\" data-end=\"11247\">And the most important rule: <strong data-start=\"11066\" data-end=\"11121\">The login and recovery codes are for your use only<\/strong>. No employee of Telegram, Google, Facebook or Instagram should ever ask you to send them a code from an SMS or the Authenticator app.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1hryhf7\" data-start=\"11249\" data-end=\"11255\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19hcg6g\" data-start=\"11257\" data-end=\"11309\">Is it possible to recover your Telegram account without a phone number?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11311\" data-end=\"11548\">In most cases, you will need either access to your phone number or an active Telegram session on another device. Telegram itself explicitly states that your phone number remains the primary means of user identification.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"tn90au\" data-start=\"11550\" data-end=\"11607\">What should you do if both your Gmail and Instagram accounts have been hacked?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11609\" data-end=\"11730\">Turn first <strong data-start=\"11629\" data-end=\"11638\">Gmail<\/strong>, as an attacker could use it to control the recovery process for Instagram and other services.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1lgkph0\" data-start=\"11732\" data-end=\"11770\">Will simply changing the password help?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11772\" data-end=\"11882\">Not always. You also need to end any other people\u2019s sessions and check your recovery methods, 2FA and connected apps.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13rjo86\" data-start=\"11884\" data-end=\"11947\">Is it safe to pay a \u00abspecialist\u00bb to restore your Instagram account?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11949\" data-end=\"12135\">If someone asks for your password, SMS code or backup code, or promises \u00abaccess via a Meta employee\u00bb, this is a clear sign of fraud. 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