The hack comes just days after Phillips was in the news for making a living off sponsored Vines. A report on the BBC claimed that he was making as much as £12,000 per six second clip.

While Phillips is working with Vine to try and restore his lost videos, it’s worth remembering that you don’t have to be a celebrity to be hacked.

Here are a couple of things you can do to help keep your online accounts safe from hackers.

Use Two-Factor Authentication

Two-Factor Authentication is a great way to protect your online accounts. By using a randomly generated code, sent to your email or phone, it makes it very difficult for hackers to gain access.

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Don’t use the same username across all accounts

Make sure that you use a different usernames across all your accounts so that if your credentials fall into the wrong hands, the risk is limited to only one site.

Also try not to use your real name in your username as this can help attackers verify your identity and be sure the account belongs to you.

Use a strong password

Passwords play a crucial role in protecting your online accounts from hackers. Here is a simple guide to creating a strong one:

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Title image courtesy of Ben Phillips