Steemit Crypto Academy Contest / S7W6 - Careful, Has your Steemit account been hacked?steemCreated with Sketch.

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Have you had your Steemit account hacked? What do you think about dubious links offering rewards? Give us your opinion.

I haven't had a Steemit account, but in general, it's essential to be vigilant and cautious about dubious links offering rewards. These links can be phishing attempts, and clicking on them may result in your account being hacked or compromised. It's essential to verify the legitimacy of any links before clicking on them and to never share your account information or private keys with anyone.

What are your recommendations to prevent your account from being stolen or hacked? Give us your opinion.

To prevent your Steemit account from being stolen or hacked, here are some recommendations:

Use a strong and unique password and never share it with anyone.

Enable two-factor authentication to provide an additional layer of security to your account.
Be cautious about clicking on suspicious links, especially those promising rewards or asking for your account information.

Regularly monitor your account activity and check for any unauthorized access or changes.

Store your private keys securely and never share them with anyone.
Why do some accounts get hacked? What would you say to people whose accounts are hacked?
Accounts can get hacked due to various reasons, such as weak passwords, phishing attempts, malware, or social engineering tactics. If your account has been hacked, it's essential to act quickly to prevent further damage. Here's what you can do:

Change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication.

Check your account activity and review any recent transactions or changes.
Contact Steemit support and report the incident.
If your tokens have been stolen, contact Steemit support to freeze your account and report the incident to the authorities.
If you find out that your account has been hacked, what are the steps you should take immediately to prevent your tokens from being stolen?
If you find out that your Steemit account has been hacked, take these steps immediately to prevent your tokens from being stolen:

Change your password and enable two-factor authentication to prevent further unauthorized access.

Check your account activity and look for any unauthorized transactions or changes.
Contact Steemit support and report the incident.
If your tokens have been stolen, contact Steemit support to freeze your account and report the incident to the authorities.

I also invite friends, @sofian88 @patjewell, @weisser-rabe @f2i5, @irawandedy @liasteem, @heriadi and others to join this contest.

Thanks to @pelon53 @kouba

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