10 Signs Your Email Has Been Hacked – And What to Do

A hacked email account can expose personal and financial information. Here are 10 warning signs:

1. You’re locked out of your email.

2. Friends receive strange emails from you.

3. You see login activity from unknown locations.

4. Password reset emails from other services appear.

5. Your sent folder has emails you didn’t send.

6. You notice unfamiliar inbox filters or settings.

7. New devices are logged in.

8. Your linked accounts are behaving oddly.

9. Your profile photo or name is changed.

10. You get alerts from your security software.

If you see any of these signs, change your password immediately, enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication), and run an antivirus scan. Then check all linked accounts for unusual activity. Finally, alert your contacts. Stay alert—your inbox holds the keys to your digital life.