{"id":9447,"date":"2024-09-05T15:52:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T15:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=9447"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:42:12","slug":"hacked-telegram-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover a Hacked Telegram Account?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Telegram still poses its users with risks of cyberattacks regarding identity theft, fake account sign-ups up or spreading of destructive messages despite having more than seven hundred active users across the world. Regardless of whether you once felt as if somebody else logged in your account, you woke up to find your account logged out, or your settings modified in some way against your wish, it is time to act. In this one-stop shop guide, you are going to learn how to recover from a hacked Telegram account and what measures to take to prevent a repeat of the episode.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Recognizing_the_Signs_of_a_Hacked_Telegram_Account\" >Recognizing the Signs of a Hacked Telegram Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Unusual_Activity\" >Unusual Activity:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Login_Alerts\" >Login Alerts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Account_Access_Issues\" >Account Access Issues:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Unauthorized_Changes\" >Unauthorized Changes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Friends_and_Family_Receiving_Strange_Messages\" >Friends and Family Receiving Strange Messages:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Immediate_Steps_to_Take_When_Your_Telegram_Account_is_Hacked\" >Immediate Steps to Take When Your Telegram Account is Hacked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#1_Log_Out_of_All_Devices\" >1. Log Out of All Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#2_Re-Verify_Your_Account\" >2. Re-Verify Your\u00a0Account:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#3_Enable_Two-Step_Verification\" >3. Enable Two-Step Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#4_Notify_Your_Contacts\" >4. Notify Your Contacts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#How_to_Recover_a_Hacked_Telegram_Account\" >How to Recover a Hacked Telegram Account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#1_Re-install_Telegram\" >1. Re-install Telegram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#2_Reset_Two-Step_Verification_Password\" >2. Reset Two-Step Verification Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#3_Contact_Telegram_Support\" >3. Contact Telegram Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#4_Report_the_Account_as_Hacked\" >4. Report the Account as Hacked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Preventing_Future_Hacks\" >Preventing Future Hacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Change_Your_Passwords\" >Change Your Passwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Enable_Two-Step_Verification\" >Enable Two-Step Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Update_Security_Settings\" >Update Security Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Review_Linked_Devices_Regularly\" >Review Linked Devices Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Be_Cautious_of_Phishing_Scams\" >Be Cautious of Phishing Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Enable_the_Two-Step_Verification\" >Enable the Two-Step Verification:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Keep_Your_Software_Updated\" >Keep Your Software Updated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Automatic_Updates\" >Automatic Updates:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Automatic_updates_will_ensure_that_you_have_the_latest_version_of_Telegram_running_on_your_device\" >Automatic updates will ensure that you have the latest version of Telegram running on your device.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Avoid_Public_Wi-Fi_for_Sensitive_Transactions\" >Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Sensitive Transactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Use_a_VPN\" >Use a VPN:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#How_iProVPN_Can_Help_Secure_Your_Telegram_Account\" >How iProVPN Can Help Secure Your Telegram Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Encrypt_Your_Internet_Connection\" >Encrypt Your Internet Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Hide_Your_IP_Address\" >Hide Your IP Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Protect_Against_Phishing_Attacks\" >Protect Against Phishing Attacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Bypass_Geo-Restrictions\" >Bypass Geo-Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Secure_Multiple_Devices\" >Secure Multiple Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/hacked-telegram-account\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognizing_the_Signs_of_a_Hacked_Telegram_Account\"><\/span><strong>Recognizing the Signs of a Hacked Telegram Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before taking action, it&#8217;s important to confirm that your Telegram account has indeed been hacked. Here are some common signs to watch out for:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unusual_Activity\"><\/span>Unusual Activity:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is sometimes where you can receive notifications for messages that you never sent yourself, connections that you never friended, and groups that you never joined.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Login_Alerts\"><\/span>Login Alerts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After logging in from another device, mention you on Telegram. If you receive such alerts but you did not log in yourself, then there is something wrong with the account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Account_Access_Issues\"><\/span>Account Access Issues:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Only one condition may remain, and that is if you have been logged out of Telegram and you have tried so much to log back in with the right username and password, it simply means your account has been hacked.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unauthorized_Changes\"><\/span><strong>Unauthorized Changes:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is why, for instance, if you find yourself logged into another account or the picture, Bio, or the security settings have been changed and you did not do it, then maybe your account has been hacked.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friends_and_Family_Receiving_Strange_Messages\"><\/span><strong>Friends and Family Receiving Strange Messages:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your contacts accuse you of sending them some suspicious messages, a link to a phishing site, or if such a message arrived in their inboxes, as you allegedly need the money for some urgent situation in your account, then you must be certain that you are dealing with scammers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immediate_Steps_to_Take_When_Your_Telegram_Account_is_Hacked\"><\/span>Immediate Steps to Take When Your Telegram Account is Hacked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect that your Telegram account has been hacked, it\u2019s crucial to act swiftly. Follow these steps to regain control of your account:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Log_Out_of_All_Devices\"><\/span><strong>1. Log Out of All Devices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, a user might log in to a social account and may find out that their account has been ad. In this case, all other active sessions should be terminated, excluding the one you are using right now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Log Out of All Devices:<\/strong> To begin, launch the Telegram application on your device, then click the settings, followed by Devices, and then finally Terminate All Other Sessions. This shall help to log out all the devices apart from the one that is in use at the time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Re-Verify_Your_Account\"><\/span>2. Re-Verify Your\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Account:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0In<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> your account, navigate to the options and settings where it is possible to verify that your account will log out other users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Re-Verification Process:<\/strong> Launch the application, which is called Telegram, and type in your telephone number. You will have to enter your phone number, and you\u2019ll receive e verification code via SMS. The code has been provided so that the account holder can enter it to regain access to his\/her account.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enable_Two-Step_Verification\"><\/span><strong>3. Enable Two-Step Verification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are lucky to reclaim your lost account, then ensure you turn on the two-factor authentication to enhance security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Enable Two-Step Verification:<\/strong> Go to Settings &gt; Privacy and Security &gt; Two-Step Verification. Set up a strong password and add a recovery email.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Notify_Your_Contacts\"><\/span><strong>4. Notify Your Contacts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dropping a word to your contacts about being hacked is very crucial in the management of your account. Tell them not to click on any suspicious link or reply to any weird request they think originated from your account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_a_Hacked_Telegram_Account\"><\/span>How to Recover a Hacked Telegram Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve taken immediate action, follow these steps to fully recover your Telegram account:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Re-install_Telegram\"><\/span><strong>1. Re-install Telegram<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If a hacker has control of your account, then deleting and reinstalling Telegram might help remove the hacker\u2019s access.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uninstall Telegram:<\/strong> Uninstall the Telegram application on your device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reinstall Telegram:<\/strong> Open iTunes (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and uninstall Telegram, and then download it again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verify Your Phone Number:<\/strong> Launch the app, provide your Phone number, and correctly key in the code sent to you through SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reset_Two-Step_Verification_Password\"><\/span><strong>2. Reset Two-Step Verification Password<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The other option is to reset the password if the hacker has enabled the two-step verification and you don\u2019t know the password.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reset Two-Step Verification:<\/strong> In the login section on Telegram, go to the phone number input. If it is asked to enter the two-step verification password, then click on the option of Forgot password. Once you reset link will be sent to your email as a recovery email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Contact_Telegram_Support\"><\/span><strong>3. Contact Telegram Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In case you have nbeen able to reset your account by following the above procedures, then reaching out to the Telegram support center is inevitable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email Telegram Support:<\/strong> To get back your account, you should send an email to the following address: recover@telegram.org from the email address that you use every time you sign in to the company\u2019s website. Give your phone number in international format and state that you\u2019d like to report that your account has been hacked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Telegram\u2019s In-App Support<\/strong>: If you can still access your account, go to Settings &gt; Help &gt; Ask a Question. Describe your issue and attach screenshots if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Report_the_Account_as_Hacked\"><\/span><strong>4. Report the Account as Hacked<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you believe your account is being used for malicious purposes, you can report it as hacked.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In-App Reporting:<\/strong> Check out this article where a friend can tell your account from within the app, Telegram. This can be done by going to the profile of the user, clicking on the three little dots at the top right-hand corner of the screen, then choosing the option \u2018Report\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_Future_Hacks\"><\/span><strong>Preventing Future Hacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you get back control of the hacked account, there are measures you have to take so that it does not happen again. Here\u2019s how you can secure your Telegram account:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Your_Passwords\"><\/span><strong>Change Your Passwords<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are in the habit of using the same password in most of your accounts, then you have to change it right now.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a Strong Password:<\/strong> Apply both lower-case and upper-case letters, numbers, and special characters such as \u2018@\u2019, \u2018&amp;\u2019, \u2018% \u2019, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/best-password-managers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Password Managers<\/a>:<\/strong> One should use a password manager to come up with other complex passwords that are safe to use when storing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Two-Step_Verification\"><\/span><strong>Enable Two-Step Verification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As it was mentioned before, allowing two-step verification increases its security level significantly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How It Works:<\/strong> Further to the mobile money code, the customer will be required to provide a password while logging in from another device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Security_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Update Security Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Securing your account is usually done by updating your security settings.<\/p>\n<p><b>Privacy Settings:<\/b> Go to Settings &gt; Privacy and Security. Determine the visibility of your phone number, last seen, and profile photo to others.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_Linked_Devices_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>Review Linked Devices Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surveillance of the linked devices is done on your account to spot any unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Review Linked Devices:<\/strong> The first step to accessing your active sessions is to go to Settings. Then, choose Devices to view and manage active sessions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Cautious_of_Phishing_Scams\"><\/span><strong>Be Cautious of Phishing Scams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most ordinary perpetrators&#8217; techniques with phishers is trying to trick users into using their accounts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognize Phishing Attacks: <\/strong>Get the message, though, that unsolicited messages try to get personal information or ask you to click on a link that is dubious.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_the_Two-Step_Verification\"><\/span><strong>Enable the Two-Step Verification:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This will be an additional security policy, and it will be tough for hackers to access your document even if they obtain your password.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Your_Software_Updated\"><\/span><strong>Keep Your Software Updated<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Old software can turn into a weakness that hackers will take advantage of. The software on your devices and the Telegram app are recommended to always be updated to the latest version.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automatic_Updates\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\">Automatic Updates: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automatic_updates_will_ensure_that_you_have_the_latest_version_of_Telegram_running_on_your_device\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-weight: normal;\">Automatic updates will ensure that you have the latest version of Telegram running on your device.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Public_Wi-Fi_for_Sensitive_Transactions\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Sensitive Transactions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wi-Fi networks for public use are usually not very secure, which is the reason why they become the main targets for hackers.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_VPN\"><\/span><strong>Use a VPN:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In case you must browse the internet using public Wi-Fi, make sure to connect via a VPN that will encrypt your traffic and keep your personal data safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_iProVPN_Can_Help_Secure_Your_Telegram_Account\"><\/span><strong>How iProVPN Can Help Secure Your Telegram Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strengthening security over the internet through iProVPN can guarantee that the chances of your Telegram account falling into the wrong hands are very low. This is how iProVPN emboldens you:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encrypt_Your_Internet_Connection\"><\/span><b>Encrypt Your Internet Connection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using AES-256-bit encryption, iProVPN safeguards your online communication and, as a result, it is very difficult for hackers to read your data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hide_Your_IP_Address\"><\/span><strong>Hide Your IP Address<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One way in which iProVPN enhances the privacy of your internet connection is through IP masking. By masking your <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IP address<\/a>, hackers will find it harder to keep track of your activities or determine your exact location. The traffic is rerouted through a network of proxies that are located far away from the user&#8217;s actual location.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_Against_Phishing_Attacks\"><\/span><strong>Protect Against Phishing Attacks <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>iProVPN lets you use DNS leak protection as a means to pass hack attacks by redirecting the DNS requests through the VPN only not exposing them, hence no phish will be able to reach you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bypass_Geo-Restrictions\"><\/span><b>Bypass Geo-Restrictions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>iProVPN allows you to bypass all sorts of regional limitations; hence, you can have a full, freely available use of Telegram and other apps without worrying about your location.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_Multiple_Devices\"><\/span><b>Secure Multiple Devices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>iProVPN is compatible with a variety of operating systems, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/ios-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/android-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/windows-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/mac-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">macOS<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/download\/linux-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linux<\/a>; thus, you can have your safe Telegram everywhere, no matter the device.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a hacked Telegram account is a hard thing to go through. However, with the right steps, you can regain control and stop more breaches. Moving fast by acting according to the steps in this guide and taking extra measures can secure your account. Using a VPN like <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iProVPN<\/a> also brings the plus of making your online moves undisclosed and safe from prying eyes.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' \n                class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-238__enabled' \n                data-collection='' \n                data-pagination='0' \n                data-search='0' \n                data-pagination-enabled='0'\n                role='region'\n                aria-label='FAQ Section'\n                aria-live='polite'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9448\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-9448\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-9448\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I know if my Telegram account has been hacked?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-9448\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-9448\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Look for signs like unusual activity (messages you didn\u2019t send), login alerts from unfamiliar devices, unauthorized changes to your profile, and strange messages sent to your contacts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9449\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-9449\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-9449\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What should I do immediately after discovering my account is hacked?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-9449\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-9449\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Log out of all devices, re-verify your account, enable two-step verification, and notify your contacts about the breach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9450\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-9450\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-9450\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How can I recover a hacked Telegram account?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-9450\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-9450\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Reinstall Telegram, reset the two-step verification password if needed, and contact Telegram support if you cannot regain access.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9451\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-9451\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-9451\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What steps can I take to prevent future hacks?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-9451\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-9451\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Change your passwords, enable two-step verification, update your security settings, review linked devices, be cautious of phishing scams, keep your software updated, and avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9452\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-9452\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-9452\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How can iProVPN help secure my Telegram account?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-9452\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-9452\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>iProVPN encrypts your internet connection, hides your IP address, protects against phishing attacks, bypasses geo-restrictions, and secures multiple devices, enhancing your overall online security.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9453\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-9453\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-9453\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What should I do if I notice suspicious activity on my Telegram account?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-9453\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-9453\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Immediately log out of all devices, re-verify your account, enable two-step verification, and notify your contacts about the potential breach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9454\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-9454\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-9454\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How can I log out of other devices remotely?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-9454\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-9454\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Open the Telegram app, go to Settings &gt; Devices, and select &#8220;Terminate All Other Sessions&#8221; to log out from devices other than the one you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-9455\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                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