What is Email Hacking?

Email hacking occurs when attackers gain unauthorized access to an email account, often leading to data misuse, financial fraud, or further cyber attacks.

Common Causes

•    Weak or reused passwords
•    Clicking phishing links
•    Malware-infected attachments
•    Public Wi-Fi usage

Warning Signs

•    Password reset emails you didn’t request
•    Sent messages you didn’t send
•    Login alerts from unknown locations

One-Line Immediate Action

👉 Secure the account immediately, change passwords, and report the incident on cybercrime.gov.in.

Legal Awareness (India)

Unauthorized access to email accounts is an offence under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

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