: If you are locked out, follow the PayPal recovery process on their official website. Account Security | Protect Your PayPal Account

: Even a simple .txt file can contain instructions for "scam-yourself attacks," where you are tricked into copying and pasting code that grants an attacker control over your device or browser.

: 2FA (Two-Step Verification) requires both your password and a unique code from an authenticator app or SMS.