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What to do after the first hour after you've been hacked

Cale Guthrie WeissmanJul 4, 2015, 19:57 IST

The moment you realize it happened is the worst. You're locked out of your email address and you don't what to do. Panic, dread, and helplessness are the only things you feel.

Yes, you've been hacked, but now is the time to act.

If you act swiftly and rationally you can clear up this mess in a matter of hours.

Here are the first things you should do to minimize the damage a hack does to your life.