Password hacked? With this check you will find out
Check your accounts regularly for unusual activity. This could be, for example, logins from unusual locations or devices that you do not recognize.
Are you receiving emails from online services about changes to your account settings that you did not make yourself? This could indicate that someone has accessed your account without authorization. If you suddenly can't log into your accounts even though you're sure you're using the correct credentials, you should be alarmed. This could indicate that someone has changed your password.
You can find it on the Hasso Plattner Institute website Identity Leak Checker . Here you can enter your email address and check whether this or other sensitive data has been hacked and is available online.
What to do if you've been hacked?
Go to the website of the affected service and change your password. Use a strong password that consists of a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.
Do you use the same password for other accounts? Change the password there immediately to prevent the hacker from gaining access to more of your accounts.
Many services offer the option to activate two-factor authentication. This requires an additional security code to log in, even if the password is known.
Tips for more security
Avoid easy-to-guess passwords like “123456” or “password”. Use an individual password for each account. Change your passwords regularly, at least every few months. This reduces the chances of a hacked password remaining undetected for a long time.
A password manager helps create strong and unique passwords for each service. You can save these passwords right here and only need one password to access the manager.
Do not open suspicious emails or links that ask you to enter your login information. Phishing attacks aim to steal your passwords. Make sure your operating systems, browsers, and security software are updated regularly to address known security vulnerabilities.
