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First Response

The first 24 hours after your account is stolen are very critical. You need to act quickly.

Step by Step Recovery

1. Password Reset: Click "Forgot My Password" on the Instagram login screen.
2. Email/SMS Control: Check security warnings from Instagram.
3. Support Request: Report "My account has been stolen" from within the application.
4. Authentication: Instagram may ask you for a selfie video.

Prevention Methods

• Be sure to turn on two-factor authentication (2FA).
• Use strong and unique password.
• Do not click on suspicious links (phishing).
• Do not give account access to third-party applications.

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Recently, phone fraud cases have been increasing rapidly. Fraudsters pose as bank employees, police officers or prosecutors and call citizens and try to obtain their personal information.

Common Methods

• Bank employee impersonation: They claim there is suspicious activity in your account.
• Police/Prosecutor disguise: They say there is an investigation against you.
• Technical support: They claim that your computer is infected with a virus.

How to Protect yourself?

1. Do not answer unknown numbers.
2. Do not share your personal information (TC, password, OTP) over the phone.
3. Call your bank only from the official app or branch.
4. In case of doubt, call 155 Police Emergency or 112 Emergency Call Center.

If You Have Been a Victim

Call your bank immediately and cancel the transactions. Then go to the nearest police station and file a criminal complaint. Don't forget to keep the evidence (call log, SMS, screenshot).

Why Strong Password?

Weak passwords are the root cause of over 80% of cyber attacks. They can be broken in seconds with brute-force attacks.

Strong Password Rules

• It must be at least 12 characters long.
• It must contain upper/lowercase letters, numbers and special characters.
• It should not consist of dictionary words.
• It should be different for each account.

Passphrase Method

You can create strong and memorable passwords by combining random words. Example: Dogru-Yapi-Yilan-73!

Use a Password Manager

Use free/paid password managers like Bitwarden, 1Password or KeePass. Keep all your accounts secure with one master password.

What is Phishing?

Phishing is a social engineering attack in which cyber attackers try to obtain users' personal information (username, password, credit card) through fake websites or emails.

Attack Types

• Email Phishing: With fake e-mails, users are directed to fake sites.
• Spear Phishing: Target-specific, personalized attacks.
• Smishing: Phishing via SMS.
• Vishing: Phishing via phone call.

Detection Methods

1. Check the URL carefully (e.g. paypal.com instead of paypa1.com).
2. Check the email sender address.
3. Be skeptical of messages that create a sense of urgency.
4. Even if there is an SSL certificate, the site may be fake.

protection

Use a password manager, turn on two-factor authentication, don't click on suspicious links.