10 signs someone is monitoring or accessing your accounts

Account compromise can be quiet and hard to spot. If someone gains access to your email, social media, shopping or banking services the consequences can be severe: email can be used to bypass two‑factor authentication, fraudulent purchases may follow, or attackers can post from your accounts and damage your reputation.

Watch for clear red flags: unknown login attempts or active sessions, unwanted 2FA or password‑change messages, a sudden surge in phishing emails or spam calls, and reports that you have sent strange messages. If you see these signs, change your password immediately, check that recovery emails and phone numbers still belong to you, revoke other device sessions, and never share 2FA codes; contact your telecoms provider if you suspect SIM‑swapping.

Also be alert to odd social media behavior, messages shown as read when you haven't viewed them, unfamiliar apps or devices authorized on your accounts, and unusual device behavior such as pop‑ups or overheating.

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