Hello dear Steemians!
First of all, let me re-introduce myself. I'm not a new user to Steemit but a minnow with a hard earned reputation score of 47 when my account @joville was hacked & stolen a week ago!
3 days after I did the "account recovery process request" and still no response from steemit support, I decided to make a new one using my nickname and familyname.
I blogged about my travels in my home country, the Philippines, my first solo #travel experience in some countries here in Europe, #Photography, & sometimes about my Paintings, #Art, #Blockchain and Crypto related news.
Phishing Site!
It all started when I click the link from a comment by @mrbloom who was first hacked before me. I don't check the box for "keep me logged-in" so when Steemit asked me to log in, I typed my password, it says password incorrect. I found out that it was a 3rd party website that looks similar to steemit through other Steemians who experienced the same. After a few minutes, my profile picture is gone and my hard earned 47 reputation is down to -1 because the hackers were using my account to spam others with their phishing site.
That moment when you can see your account back to its hard earned rep. and your balance still intact in your wallet BUT you have no control! It's devastating.
The hacker was not able to withraw anything because all my Steem was Power-up! So now it look likes it's abandoned.
Thanks to @guiltyparties for trying to help me. I was very happy and enlightened when I find out that I can still gain back my 47 reputation from -1 through your help but it was flagged again.
Lesson Learned
Think not just twice but thrice before clicking unfamiliar or malicious link/sites! Better be safe than sorry.
ONLY use POSTING key to post and comment to prevent the hackers to steal your account.
Keep your ACTIVE and OWNER keys safe at all time and consider it your bank account password.
Starting All Over Again With A Grateful Heart
The moment I found out that my account was taken away from me and nothing else I can do about it anymore, Honestly I felt so down and I feel like I died inside because Steemit has been a part of my daily life. After running my errands, work, etc., If I'm not writing for my next post, I'm either reading some awesome and inspiring blogs or hanging around the discord. I also find myself no longer that active or attached to my other social medias like my Instagram and Facebook.
I never knew anyone when I started with Steemit 6 months ago. I also introduce steemit to my friends but after a week they just gave up due to their very busy life and lack of time for it. After a few weeks and months, I started to know more awesome and inspiring people whom I share the same interests, who you can ask questions and help you without asking something in return. Genuine people.
I am very thankful & grateful to the following Steemians
To the #steemitfamilyph specially @febbiefull who message me directly few minutes after I found out I was hacked. She informed me that my account was spamming other users on the comments and ask me if I was hacked just incase I didn't know yet.
To #steemph @dandalion @yehey @minatubo who also showed their moral support and tried to help me.
That's what make Steemit more awesome, because of the helpful & inspiring Steemians that you met along the way and inspire you to grow in this promising platform!.
Spreading Awareness: Some Hacker Tactics On Steemit & How To Avoid Being A Victim
Welcome to steemit family! Good luck! I am sure that you will fully enjoy your journey here:)
Thanks @petko, where is that river photography that you posted? It look so relaxing
Welcome in steemit my freind ❤️
Gracias !
❤️
In no time, you will be back up higher than your previous reputation. I'm praying for you.
Cheers,
@Yehey
With hardwork & determination, nothing is impossible.
Voted you along with @steemgigs as witness.
Thanks again,
Cheers
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Thanks!
Thank you
Ive been experience it already when my fb account was hacked and the steel some money but after one day thank God i recover it
Thank you for sharing your experience so that we are aware that there are some people who is trying to steel an account
Anyway your reputation is already there see you Have a lot of comments and votes
God bless you kabayan
Don't know why mine takes like forever.Lucky you @joanpablo, you got it back after 1 day!
thanks & have a nice day kabayan! 💕
Followed you
So sad to hear you got hacked! i hope somehow you will get your account back. Its really demotivating me to use steem if things like that happen :(
Yes, At some point, I'm still hoping that Steemit support will response in my account recovery 😔
I’m sorry to hear you weren’t able to recover your account, @joyrobinson. But I do like the attitude you’re showing: see this as a valuable lesson, and move on. Way to go! :0)
@simplymike I've been through some down & hard times in the past but manage to rise again and I'm using that as an inspiration. This is also to show the hackers that I am not a looser & lazy cun* like them! :D
Welcome back sissy ❤️ Never give up! Keep steeming 🤟🏼 We got your back 😀
We're sorry to hear that you weren't able to recover your account but we are happy that you chose to rise up from all that. We are glad to have such a strong beautiful woman here in Steemit. You rock!
And like your previous posts, you are doing excellent still! This is featured in SteemPH Davao's Daily Featured Posts for March 21. Keep rocking, and steem on!
I wish you much success and hope you find Steemit to be as rewarding and informative as I have.
Here are some links you might find useful.
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Welcome to Steemit @joyrobinson! Introbot is hosted and managed with donations from @byColeman to help make your journey on Steemit be truly rewarding. Your feedback is always welcome so that we may improve this welcome message. Oh yea, I have upvoted you and followed you. Many blessings from @introbot & @bycoleman
welcome to the community steemit
@lopezdacruz
Thanks!
Hello and welcome to Steemit. I'm still a beginner, I follow you and I hope you too will follow me, I'm glad to new acquaintances. I wish good luck in the development of your blog!
Upvoted your post! 😉
Looks like you had a good start & interesting post.
Followed you too!A warm welcome to Steemit as well @veseloff!
Steem on
Upvote this comment to keep helping more new steemians
Welcome to steemit @joyrobinson. Join @minnowsupport project for more help. Checkout @helpie and @qurator projects. Send SBD/STEEM to @treeplanter to plant trees and get an get an upvote in exchange of your donation (Min 0.01 SDB) Send SBD/STEEM to @tuanis in exchange of an upvote and support this project, follow for random votes.
Here is my 1st upvote to you, follow me for more upvotes and funny videos!!
I upvote every decent comment on my videos!!
Followed done, follow me for quality post, follow wherever you may go 🎶🎵😉
Thanks @truce
Oh that is why then. I am sorry to hear that you got hacked.
You'll be able bounce back. Just keep Steeming!
hello @maverickinvitus, yes, that's life. Sometimes it will knock you down but I have to bounce back just like the steem price it's now green and up again from 1.80 to $2.05 :D
thanks & nice to see you here!
Hi @joyrobinson! Welcome back. Good to see you again. Keep fighting. 😉
hello @bingcaigno.. salamat! yes, that's life.. fight3x lng ta ani
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about phishing attacks..
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