There are dangers lurking on the Internet that you don't immediately think about when you use it every day. If something happens, what should you do in this situation? And can I protect myself in advance?

It's always good to have a plan B in mind! There are also first aid measures online if someone stranger has logged into Facebook or if bullying is suspected.

The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) shows what you can do if the worst comes to the worst:

Help! Someone logged into my account!?

If you suspect your account has been compromised, you should change your password immediately !

If you can no longer log in yourself, you should try using “I forgot my password” function Doesn't this work:

Contact the platform operator’s customer support immediately!

Report cyber stalkers

If you have annoying cyberstalkers who constantly send unsolicited and persistently insulting and/or humiliating messages, you can also contact the respective platform operator .

They will investigate the matter and, if necessary, delete the dubious profile.

call the police in particularly serious incidents .

Tips for protecting minors

On social networks it often happens that you stumble across content that is harmful to minors.

Many operators have appointed specially appointed contact persons for the protection of minors. This content can be reported using a form on Jugendschutz.netz

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