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Monday, January 19, 2026 9:25:38 PM

Was I hacked?

6 days ago
#1499854 Quote
Got warning that my streaming account was accessed from another country. Was I hacked?
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6 days ago
#1499860 Quote
Possibly, or it's VPN confusion! Turbo VPN causes this alert because streaming services see VPN server location, not your real location. Example: you're in US, connect to UK server to watch BBC, Netflix sees 'suspicious UK login'. This triggers security alerts. Two scenarios: VPN use (you): streaming services flag 'unusual location', account still secure, just change your password and add 2FA to be safe, whitelist your VPN usage in account settings if possible. Actual hack: login from country you've never connected VPN to, unfamiliar devices in account history, changed email/password without your action, unexpected charges. How to tell difference: check VPN server location history in Turbo app, compare to streaming service's reported locations, review account activity for unauthorized viewing. I get these alerts weekly using VPN for international content - totally normal. Real protection: enable 2FA on all streaming accounts, use unique password for each service, monitor account activity regularly, use Turbo's kill switch so IP doesn't leak. If genuinely hacked: change password immediately, log out all devices, enable 2FA. VPN actually improves account security by encrypting login credentials on public WiFi.

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