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Last updated: October 8, 2026 Finding out that your Facebook account has been hacked is stressful. Maybe your password no longer works, your email address was changed, or friends are receiving strange messages and posts from you. The good news is that Facebook has an official process for regaining access, and acting quickly improves your chances. Facebook regularly updates its menus and recovery tools, so the exact wording on your screen may differ from what is written here. Meta is also gradually moving people from "Accounts Center" to "Meta Account" settings, so you may see either name. We describe each step generally, and you should follow the on-screen instructions from Facebook itself. Signs Your Facebook Account Has Been Hacked You cannot log in even though you are sure the password is correct. You get emails from Facebook saying your email, password or phone number was changed. There are posts, messages, friend requests or ads you did not create. Yo...

Last updated: October 8, 2026 Your email account is the master key to almost everything else you own online. Bank alerts, shopping receipts, social media logins and "forgot password" links all land in your inbox. If someone else gets into it, they can often reset the passwords of your other accounts too. That is why spotting a hacked email account quickly matters so much. This guide shows the common warning signs, how to check whether someone has really been in your account, and what to do, in order, if they have. It covers Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo and iCloud Mail, with links to each provider's official help page. Common Signs Your Email May Have Been Hacked No single sign proves a break-in, but several together are a strong hint. Watch for these: Friends say they received strange messages from you. Links, "urgent" requests for money or odd attachments sent to your contacts are a classic pattern. Sent folder items you did not write. Sometimes attackers d...