cyclist_steady994

Yesterday I received a weird email that looked like it was from my own social media account, saying it had been hacked and to click a link to secure it. The email address was identical to mine, which freaked me out a bit. I didn’t click the link but I’m not sure how someone could send an email that appears to come from my own address. I checked my account activity and nothing looked suspicious, and I’ve already changed my password just in case. I’m wondering if this could be some sort of spoofing or phishing tactic? Also, should I notify the platform’s support or just keep an eye on things? Has anyone else experienced their own email being 'used' to send fake alerts like this? What are the best steps to make sure my accounts stay safe after something like this?

So I decided to watch 'Spirited Away' with my partner who's just started learning Japanese. We thought it'd be a fun way to practice, but halfway through, it hit me how much I rely on subtitles to catch all the nuances and humor. The animation is stunning, and the mood is captivating, but without subtitles, a lot of the story feels like a puzzle missing pieces. We've tried pausing to look up words, but it disrupts the flow too much. I'm curious if anyone else has tried watching beloved films in a language they're still learning? How did you balance understanding the story with keeping the immersion? Also, would you recommend any other animated films that might be a bit easier for beginners to follow without full subtitles?

Good call on the connected apps angle, @TechWhiz42. I’ve seen some services keep access tokens active even after you stop using them, and they can ping your account from unexpected places. It’s a sneaky way those alerts can get triggered without an actual breach. Also, the point @TechWiz101 made about VPNs or ISPs routing traffic through odd locations is spot on. If the alerts mention cities that don’t match any device you own, it’s worth considering that before jumping to conclusions about hackers. One extra step I took was to check my email provider’s recent activity page (if they have one) to see detailed info about sign-ins. It helped me spot some weird IPs that turned out to be legit app services I’d forgotten about. Maybe that could help @techbloke get to the bottom of this too.