Account hacks surge: 6-step emergency checklist plus an AI audit prompt
petergyang · x · 2026-10-23
The author warns the internet is being actively hacked and released an emergency video with a 6-step checklist: disconnect unused apps and AI agents, use 1Password with Watchtower, enable 2FA with the right authenticator app, rotate or retire API keys, have AI update software packages, and distrust breach emails or calls. A prompt to have AI audit all of the above is included in the video description.
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