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Prepare for an account takeover

You know the official recovery routes for important services.

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Done when

You know the official recovery routes for important services.

You know the official recovery routes for important services.

Who this is for

Account owners; follow official recovery guidance immediately during an active incident.

Why this matters

Recovery need not start with advertisements during a crisis.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Save recovery pages from official help centres.
  2. Read ownership-verification requirements and prepare nonsecret details.
  3. Write the order for recovery, session review and notifying relevant parties if financial details are misused.

Evidence and references

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