Question:

How can I recover my Twitter account that was hacked and suspended by a spam bot using Gleam?

I have not used my Twitter account for a long time, but when I checked it in 2024, I found out that it was hacked and suspended for posting spam links from an app called Gleam. I have no idea what Gleam is or how it got access to my account. I tried to contact Twitter support, but they have not responded yet. Is there any way to get my account back or should I just create a new one with a different email? Please advise.

Answer:

If you have not used your Twitter account for a while, you may be surprised to find out that it has been hacked and suspended for posting spam links from an app called Gleam. Gleam is a platform that allows users to create and enter online competitions, giveaways, and contests. However, some malicious actors may use Gleam to gain access to your Twitter account and use it to post spam links to their own or affiliated websites.

How did Gleam get access to your Twitter account? There are several possible ways:

• You may have entered a fake or fraudulent Gleam competition that asked you to log in with your Twitter account. This may have given the hacker permission to access your account and post on your behalf.
• You may have clicked on a spam link from another hacked Twitter account that led you to a phishing website that looked like Gleam or Twitter. This may have tricked you into entering your Twitter credentials, which the hacker then used to log in to your account and take over it.
• You may have used the same password for your Twitter account and another website or app that was breached or compromised. This may have exposed your password to the hacker, who then used it to access your Twitter account and other accounts that share the same password.

How can you recover your hacked and suspended Twitter account? Here are some steps you can take:

• Change your password for your Twitter account and any other account that uses the same password. Use a strong and unique password for each account, and avoid using common or easy-to-guess passwords. You can also use a password manager to generate and store your passwords securely.
• Revoke access to any third-party apps or websites that are connected to your Twitter account. You can do this by going to your Twitter settings, clicking on “Account”, and then on “Apps and sessions”. You will see a list of apps and websites that have access to your account, and you can click on “Revoke access” for any app or website that you do not recognize or trust.
• Contact Twitter support and appeal your account suspension. You can do this by filling out a form on Twitter’s website, explaining what happened and providing any evidence that you have. You may need to verify your identity and ownership of your account by providing your email address, phone number, or a copy of your ID. Twitter may take some time to review your appeal and restore your account, so be patient and follow up if needed.

Is it better to create a new Twitter account with a different email? This depends on your situation and preference. If you have a lot of followers, tweets, or other data that you want to keep, you may want to try to recover your hacked and suspended account. However, if you do not care much about your old account, or if you want to start fresh, you may want to create a new account with a different email. Just make sure to follow the steps above to secure your new account and prevent it from being hacked again.

We hope this article has helped you understand how to recover your hacked and suspended Twitter account. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.

References

: [What is Gleam?](https://gleam.io/about) : [How to Spot and Avoid Fake Gleam Giveaways](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/spot-avoid-fake-gleam-giveaways/) : [How to Spot a Phishing Email or Fake Landing Page](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-spot-a-phishing-email-2483594) : [How to Change Your Twitter Password and Activate Two-Factor Authentication](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-change-your-twitter-password-and-activate-two-factor-authentication) : [The Best Password Managers for 2024](https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers) : [How to Revoke Access to Third-Party Apps on Twitter](https://www.howtogeek.com/689159/how-to-revoke-access-to-third-party-apps-on-twitter/) :

[How to Appeal a Twitter Suspension](https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/suspended-twitter-accounts)