Kylian Mbappe, one of the most popular footballers and a FIFA World Cup champion with France, fell victim to a cyberattack when his X account was hacked. Fans quickly noticed something was off when the account started promoting a cryptocurrency called ‘$MBAPPE.’ The hack led to some strange and controversial posts from Mbappe’s account, including a tease about a possible transfer to Manchester United and comments on the Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi rivalry.
Although these posts were eventually deleted, the damage had been done. If you are not careful, then even you can fall prey to such cyberattacks. You might already be aware of the extent of damage that such hacks can do. Your near and dear ones might be exploited or harassed virtually if the hacker decides to do such a thing. But what can you do to safeguard your X account from such threats? There are a few ways that you can follow to protect your X account from something like this.
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How To Ensure Your X Account Does Not Get Hacked?
- Use a strong password that you don’t reuse on other websites
- Use two-factor authentication.
- Require email and phone number to request a reset password link or code.
- Be cautious of suspicious links, and always make sure you’re on X.com before you enter your login information.
- Never give your username and password out to third parties, especially those promising to get you followers, make you money, or verify you.
- Make sure your computer software, including your browser, is up-to-date with the most recent upgrades and anti-virus software.
- Check to see if your account has been compromised.
These are some of the best practices that you can follow to ensure that you don’t end up with your X account getting hacked like Kylian Mbappe.
