In this article, we will go through questions that may arise when your email and password are leaked online.
We will cover the following:
- What does the number of takeovers mean?
- Why don't I recognize the password that is shown?
- I had a breach alert for an app or website that I do not use.
- What do I do to stay safe?
What does the number of takeovers mean?
Account takeovers identified in our alert email mean that your monitored email address and a password were found online, which could have led to an account takeover.
Why don't I recognize the password that is shown?
If you do not recognize the password, there is a possibility that a third party created an account using your email address.
If you do recognize the password, we recommend changing it immediately on all websites where you are using it.
I had a breach alert for an app or website that I do not use
If you never registered on that particular website or app, there is a possibility that a third party created an account using your email address, and details of that account (email & password) were leaked online
What do I do to stay safe?
- We recommend changing your password(s)
- Enabling 2FA where possible
- Keeping Surfshark Alert on.
Once you have taken these precautions, you have nothing to worry about.
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