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My password may have been stolen

You typed a password into a page that turned out to be fake, or you were notified that a service you use had a data breach. Either way, that password should now be treated as compromised.

Do this now

  • Change the password on the affected account right away, using a strong, unique password.
  • If you use that same password anywhere else, change it there too — reused passwords are one of the most common ways accounts get taken over.
  • Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) if it isn't already enabled.

Then do this

  • Check the account's active sessions or login history for anything unfamiliar.
  • Use our Password Generator to create strong, unique passwords going forward.

Check these things

  • Is this password reused on other accounts, especially email or banking?
  • Does the account show any unfamiliar recent activity?

Don't do this

  • Don't reuse the same compromised password with small changes like adding a number.
  • Don't ignore breach notification emails from services you use.

When should I get help?

  • Contact the service directly if you can't regain access to the account.
  • Contact your bank if the password was for online banking.

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