To be hacked, the hacker will need to know your email address and password, so any social media, website, or email account where you’ve used the same combination is at risk.
BBC journalist Nick Robinson revealed his social media was hacked to “promote cryptocurrency”, while he remained unable to access it.
Many platforms offer this option, which will log you out of the social media account anywhere that isn’t the device you’re currently using.
If you also find yourself logged out of your social media accounts and unable to log back in, hackers have probably changed your details to keep you out.
Most social media platforms offer two-step verification (2SV) that will provide an extra layer of protection to your accounts.
