Difficult news. This hacking thing seems to happen on Instagram more than any other site. I have another friend who had the exact same thing happen. And she had to build up her site again. One thing I've learned, even with regards to notices from the government, go independently into the site to see if there are any notices. Never respond directly to the email. But that's cold comfort now. Build again. But maybe there is a way to mirror your site? Think about alternatives. I don't use Insta so I can't speak much to the security there. You will rebuild Jana, sadder, wiser.
I get so many hack-attempts, all of which i glibly ignore... i don't know why this one caught me so off-guard. My approach to this moving forward is to a. enact 2 Factor Authorization EVERYWHERE. it may not solve the problem, but it will slow the hack down long enough that I should be able to correct. and b. stop panicking.
The people I actually connect with here and that i sell to are real, but those big Instagram numbers are somehwhat of an ego-boosting illusion. Many of them are probably bots. or folks who glanced quickly at my work while scrolling, clicked follow... and thats about all the interaction i have with them.
Lesson learned.
Thanks again my friend. its always good to hear from you.
Don’t worry Jana. It will all be fine. Most will find you again. Take a deep breath, make a cup of tea and just keep creating. You and your work are loved❤️
Difficult news. This hacking thing seems to happen on Instagram more than any other site. I have another friend who had the exact same thing happen. And she had to build up her site again. One thing I've learned, even with regards to notices from the government, go independently into the site to see if there are any notices. Never respond directly to the email. But that's cold comfort now. Build again. But maybe there is a way to mirror your site? Think about alternatives. I don't use Insta so I can't speak much to the security there. You will rebuild Jana, sadder, wiser.
Hey Byrne, thanks for this.
I get so many hack-attempts, all of which i glibly ignore... i don't know why this one caught me so off-guard. My approach to this moving forward is to a. enact 2 Factor Authorization EVERYWHERE. it may not solve the problem, but it will slow the hack down long enough that I should be able to correct. and b. stop panicking.
The people I actually connect with here and that i sell to are real, but those big Instagram numbers are somehwhat of an ego-boosting illusion. Many of them are probably bots. or folks who glanced quickly at my work while scrolling, clicked follow... and thats about all the interaction i have with them.
Lesson learned.
Thanks again my friend. its always good to hear from you.
Don’t worry Jana. It will all be fine. Most will find you again. Take a deep breath, make a cup of tea and just keep creating. You and your work are loved❤️
Thank you Nola! Many deep breaths and sips of tea have been taken over the past week. OI very much appreciate your kind words and your support.
x jana
I am so sorry, Jana! I’m sure all your followers (plus some!) will be back!! 🖤
thank you Kristie! I appreciate your kind words and support! Indeed, I'm kind of having fun rebuilding. x jana