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Instagram Recovery

Immediate Steps

  • If you can still log in: Settings → Security → Login Activity. Remove unknown devices.
  • Change password: Use a strong, unique password.
  • Check connected apps: Settings → Security → Apps and Websites. Revoke suspicious.
  • Email and phone: Verify recovery email/phone are yours.

If Locked Out

  • Use "Forgot Password": If email changed, tap "Need more help".
  • Video selfie: Instagram may ask for verification.
  • Backup codes: Use if you saved them.

Minecraft Server Hacked

Immediate Actions

  • Shut down server: Immediately stop the server process to prevent further damage.
  • Change FTP/SSH passwords: Attacker may have access to your hosting control panel.
  • Check server logs: Look for unauthorized console commands or OP grants.
  • Review plugins: Remove any unknown or suspicious plugins.

Server Forensics

  • Check ops.json: Remove any unknown players with operator status.
  • Review whitelist/bans: Attacker may have banned legitimate players.
  • Backup world files: Save player data before restoring.
  • Update server software: Ensure you're running the latest patched version.
Attackers often leave backdoor plugins. After recovery, reinstall server from known-good backup and change all passwords.

VPS / Server Hack

Emergency Response

  • Isolate the server: Disconnect from network or shut down through hosting panel.
  • Change root/admin password: Use hosting provider's recovery console.
  • Check for unauthorized users: Review /etc/passwd, /etc/sudoers.
  • Review running processes: Look for crypto miners, backdoors.

Long-term Security

  • Enable SSH keys: Disable password authentication.
  • Check cron jobs: Attackers often leave scheduled tasks.
  • Review open ports: Use netstat to find unauthorized services.
  • Reinstall OS: If root compromised, start fresh.

VPN Account Hacked

Immediate Steps

  • Change password: Immediately reset via email if possible.
  • Check connected devices: Most VPNs show active sessions - terminate unknown.
  • Review payment method: Ensure no unauthorized charges.

If Provider Support Needed

  • Contact support: Most VPNs have live chat for account issues.
  • Provide proof: Last 4 digits of card, subscription email.
  • Enable 2FA: After recovery, turn on two-factor authentication.

AWS Account Compromise

Critical - This Can Cost $$$

  • Contact AWS Support immediately: 1-866-216-1075 (AWS fraud hotline).
  • Rotate all access keys: IAM → Users → Security credentials.
  • Check CloudTrail: Look for unauthorized API calls, new regions.

Containment

  • Apply SCPs: Service control policies to limit damage.
  • Review billing: Check for unexpected EC2 instances.
  • Enable MFA: Force MFA for all users after recovery.

Rust Server Hack

Server Takeover

  • Stop server: Kill process immediately.
  • Check RCON access: Attacker may have gained RCON. Change RCON password.
  • Review oxide plugins: Remove unknown plugins - they can contain backdoors.

Recovery

  • Restore from backup: Before the hack if possible.
  • Update server: Ensure Rust dedicated server is latest.
  • Check users.cfg: Remove unknown admins.

ProtonVPN Account

Recovery

  • Reset via email: account.proton.me/reset-password.
  • Check recovery methods: Ensure recovery email/phone are yours.
  • Review sessions: Proton shows active sessions - terminate unknown.

DigitalOcean Account

Immediate

  • Contact support: digitalocean.com/support - they're fast.
  • Check API tokens: Attacker may have generated tokens. Revoke all.
  • Review droplets: Look for unauthorized servers ($$$).

CS2 Server Hack

Server Compromise

  • Check admins.cfg: Remove unknown admins.
  • Review sourcemod plugins: Malicious plugins can give RCON access.
  • Change RCON password: Immediately via server.cfg.

WireGuard VPN

If Server Compromised

  • Regenerate keys: Generate new private/public keys for all peers.
  • Update configs: Replace all client configurations.
  • Check allowed IPs: Ensure no unauthorized subnets added.

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