: MEGA supports 2FA via authenticator apps. This prevents login even if someone has your password.
: Check your email for "New Login" alerts from MEGA.nz that weren't you. Immediate steps to take 153 mega.nz accounts 10-11-22
: Use a unique, complex password (at least 16 characters) that you do not use anywhere else. : MEGA supports 2FA via authenticator apps
: Hackers may use the "forgot password" feature on other services (like your email) if they gain access to your MEGA account and find enough personal info. How to check if you are affected Immediate steps to take : Use a unique,
: If your account was in this list, someone could log in, view your private files, and lock you out.
These lists are typically generated through , where hackers use login info stolen from other site breaches to see if they work on MEGA. Because many people reuse passwords, these "combo lists" are frequently posted on hacking forums, Telegram channels, or text-sharing sites like Pastebin. Why this is a security risk
: In MEGA's security settings, select "Logout all other sessions" to kick any intruders off your account.