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KIRAN'S HACKED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT

One day, Kiran was chatting with her friends on a popular social media platform
when she noticed something strange. Her account had sent a few posts to her friends
that she hadn’t written. She then tried to log into her account, but her password
no longer worked. She received an alert that her password had been changed.

This situation made her realise that someone had hacked into her account and
changed the password without her consent.

Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

1. What are the signs that Kiran's account was hacked?

2. From whom should Kiran ask for help to recover her account?

COMMON TYPES OF HACKING

Hacking can happen in different ways. Hackers use various methods to enter
computers, phones or online accounts without permission. Some methods are

simple, while others are more clever and tricky. Understanding the types of hacking
helps you recognise danger signs and stay safe while using the Internet.

Some common types of hacking are:

Phishing: A type of hacking where hackers

pretend to be trusted people or companies, such
as banks or email services, to trick users into
sharing passwords or personal information.

Malware Attacks: Malware is harmful software
that enters a device through unsafe downloads

or links. It can damage files or steal information.

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