The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs recalled that when leakage of personal data, it is important to act quickly – during the “golden hour”. This term is borrowed from medicine – means a time when it is possible to minimize damage.
If the bank card data flowed, you need to immediately change the password to the online bank, freeze the card and inform the bank about possible fraud. It is also worth warning loved ones and colleagues so that they do not transfer money to a hacked card.
When a data leakage from public services, it is important to change the password, call the service line and inform the police. If scammers gained access to your phone number, they can intercept the codes and change passwords. You need to contact the mobile operator and, if possible, tie the accounts to another number.
If social networks or instant messengers have hacked – change the password, turn on the two -factor protection, turn off the unfamiliar devices and warn the contacts that scammers can write on your behalf.
They emphasize the Ministry of Internal Affairs: it is important to comply with digital hygiene in advance-not to open suspicious links, use complex passwords and include all possible safety measures in online services.
