My LinkedIn Account Has Been Hacked!

Here's a summary of what happened: I attempted to log into my LinkedIn account, only to be prompted to enter a code from an authenticator app. To my surprise, I never activated this feature in the first place. It quickly became apparent that my account had been breached, as my name was changed to "Stephanie Lucania" without my knowledge or consent.

Fortunately, my email address and phone number associated with the account remain unchanged, allowing me to still access them. However, every time I try to log in or initiate a password reset, I am prompted to provide a code from the authenticator app, which I never set up.

To address this critical issue, I immediately submitted a report using the "Reporting a Hacked Account" form provided by LinkedIn. I received an auto-response email confirming my report , stating that a member of the support team would contact me as soon as possible. Unfortunately, despite submitting another report now, I am yet to receive any further communication or assistance from LinkedIn's support team.

I am reaching out to you, the LinkedIn community, to raise awareness about this incident and seek any guidance or recommendations you may have. If any of you have experienced a similar situation or know of ways to expedite the recovery process, I would greatly appreciate your insights. It's crucial that we stand together and support one another in times like these.

In the meantime, I urge all LinkedIn users to remain vigilant and review their account security settings. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) using a trusted and reliable method, such as SMS verification or email codes, to add an extra layer of protection to your account. Regularly review your connected devices, change passwords frequently, and be cautious of suspicious emails or messages asking for your personal information.

I sincerely hope that LinkedIn's support team will soon address this matter and assist me in recovering my account. I will keep you all updated on any progress or developments regarding this incident. Let's continue to build a strong and secure professional network on LinkedIn by remaining vigilant and supporting each other.