Don’t be too hard on yourself, hacking can happen anytime and anywhere (my work equipment was hacked before and we had protocols)

But in the future, at least you are now aware that you’ll need to add 2FA codes from Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator after you put your phone number in or know which email account to use when you sign up for something :)

Hi there, I’m sharing my experience as I’ve been hacked before

Steps moving forwards?

• NEVER, ever, in a million years, reuse passwords. I understand it’s easy to just login with 1 password but it’s also easier for hackers to get into your accounts.
• Try to have different email addresses for each account you have.
  I know this can be very annoying but it will be easier to narrow down your things.
  My work email last time was connected to lots of important things like PayPal and even government stuff, I lost my original Skype account that had a username instead of a string of letters and numbers they have now.
• Always use 2FA (two-factor authentication). Having your number is a good move, however, keep in mind that SIM cards can be spoofed so always have a backup like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.
• Besides checking haveibeenpwned, you can check your email by typing keywords like: ‘‘welcome’’, ‘‘verify your email’’, ‘‘confirm’’, ‘‘activate’’ in the search bar of your Gmail.