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Shattered to discern that some of my account was hacked few months back and I was in a fix of what to do especially now that cyber-attacks are seen everywhere and with more and more latest awareness shared it makes me more vigilant these days especially the links I click.

I always verify and then click as that’s what happened to me when my Instagram account and personal email was hacked. I had my videos, blogs on it for the public who wanted to enjoy.I thought of intentionally giving it a break. Although I was sceptical and lost the interest due to the hacking that took place, I never gave up hope though. It’s been months now after this incident and so far, I am safe. I had to make a new email id and use it. My online shopping, food shopping has all reduced. Thanks to a special friend who made me report this to the E crime department after which I was relieved.

Just a little advice to not click on unscrupulous links, share OTP, bank details to anyone not even to a friend as once your account is hacked it’s you who go through and face consequences especially if it leads to severe loss of finance.

Mathew Litty,

Dubai