You wake up to your phone blowing up. You open your phone and boom – you’re naked. Online. For the whole internet to see.

Suddenly, you’re the main event. The panic hits. Reputation hangs by a thread. And the worst part? The comment section. People competing for who can be the most vile. 

– But here’s the deal: This is someone’s reality right now. So, how to Prevent Nude Leaks? Let’s start with the simplest step…

1. Avoid Sending Nudes Online

Doesn’t matter if it’s your partner of six years, your spouse, or a total stranger you’re trying to shock; nudes can easily be turned against you.

That loving partner? Might soon be your bitter ex. That stranger? Could report, scam, blackmail you, or send your pics straight to your boss, your grandma, and the family group chat. Don’t risk it.

2. Avoid Taking or Storing Nudes on Your Devices

Hackers don’t need a miracle, just a weak passcode or a few minutes alone with your phone. That’s all it takes for them to dig through your photos and chats, and suddenly, they’ve got leverage. 

3. Use a Reverse Image Search to Stay Updated

I recommend ProFaceFinder to check if your nudes appear online. It digs through the places where leaked nudes actually show up: social media, dating apps, adult sites, even news articles, and public reports.

Best part? It’s private. Unlike your ex, it doesn’t hold onto your photos forever. ProFaceFinder deletes them after the search. And it won’t drain your wallet: just $6 for 2 searches or $10 for 7. 

4. Don’t Let Anyone Photograph You Naked

Sure, some say it’s “for the memories”, but many use it for control. Once a photo’s taken, you lose control over where it ends up. Breakups happen. Phones get stolen. Cloud backups get hacked. 

Even if you’re being intimate with someone, they might pretend they’re just scrolling on their phone, but they’re actually snapping shots of you. And yeah, in that case, you might seriously consider a career change.

5. Avoid Showing Your Face, Tattoos, Scars, or Anything Identifiable

If you must take nudes, keep anything recognizable out of the frame. No face, no tags, no proof. Even if they leak, no one can say for sure it’s you, and if they do, well… lying comes in handy.

6. Use Strong Passwords & Turn On Two-Factor Authentication

Forget birthdays, pet names, or “12345678”. It’s similar to leaving your phone without a code. Go for something weird, complex, and totally unpredictable.

Then, add two-factor authentication. It’s like a security guard for your account that texts you every time someone tries to sneak in. You get to see their location and device, so you’ll know exactly who the culprit is.

7. Wipe Your Old Phone Properly Before Selling 

Some people are just plain lazy. Others don’t bother deleting their data or logging out because “it’s someone I know, what could go wrong?”.

What can actually go wrong? Every detail of your life ends up in total strangers’ hands. Clean your phone like your reputation depends on it, because it does.

8. Lock Your Photos Before Getting Your Phone Fixed

Besides you, repair techs are the ones that have most control on your phone. You won’t even realize that your photos have been saved to their computer. They can be shared online or used for blackmail.

They can also grab personal info like social security numbers, bank details, or your address, and use it for their benefit. Protect yourself before handing over your phone.

9. Don’t Click Suspicious Links – They May Install Spyware

Protect yourself by staying clear of any link that looks fishy or comes from someone you don’t fully trust, because one wrong click can give the wrong person access to your device. Remember: spyware sneaks in silently.

10. Avoid Platforms That Save Your Photos

If sharing explicit pics is unavoidable, at least use apps that offer some protection:

• Snapchat: lets you know if someone saves or screenshots your photo.
• WhatsApp and Instagram: have “view once” options where photos can’t be saved, screenshotted, or replayed easily.

⚠️ Be cautious: nothing is 100% safe. Someone can always use another phone to snap a pic of your pic.

What To Do If Your Photos Are Leaked?

I’m not going to tell you not to panic – you probably will, and that’s normal. But first, take a few deep breaths. Step away from your phone. You need a moment to think clearly and avoid doing anything impulsive.

Whatever you’re feeling (rage, shame, fear, or all together), don’t act on it right away. Here’s what you can do instead:

• If You’re a Minor, Tell a Trusted Adult

It’s hard, especially if you’re not close with your parents. But the fastest way to take control and get those photos taken down is by involving an adult. It doesn’t have to be your mom or dad. It can be a cool aunt, uncle, or older sibling!

• Don’t Send More Nudes or Money

They might promise to delete the leaks if you pay up or send more photos. Don’t fall for it. They’re lying. Even if they do take it down, it’s temporary. 

You’ll be stuck in a cycle that only gets worse. Cut them off completely. Save texts as evidence and get help. Also, don’t threaten the person responsible; it can backfire.

• Document the Leak Immediately

Screenshot everything: the page, platform, username, URL, date, time, and text messages. Use tools like the Wayback Machine to archive the content in case it gets deleted. You’ll need it if you decide to report, take legal action, or request takedowns.

• Report the Content to the Platform

Most platforms like Twitter, Reddit, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram have tools for reporting non-consensual nudity or revenge porn.

Use the exact link to the post and report it as a privacy violation or intimate content shared without consent. The clearer you are, the faster they can take it down.

Reporting nudity on Facebook

• Submit a DMCA Takedown Request

If you took the photo or you’re clearly the person in it, you can file a DMCA notice to get it removed. Use tools like Google’s Remove Outdated Content Tool to wipe it from search results.

If you need extra help, services like Image Defender, RDC, or Content Removal can assist–just do your research first and avoid shady sites or scams. 

Or use StopNCII.org to help track down and delete your leaked pictures for free, globally. It has access to most popular platforms, including OnlyFans.

• Explore Legal Action

In many countries, leaking private images is illegal, even if you originally shared them willingly. File a police report, especially if hacking, threats, or minors are involved.

Can You Delete Your Already Leaked Photos?

In very specific cases. With the help of the tools and platforms mentioned above, you can get leaked nudes taken down.

→ Legal action

→ DMCA

→ Reporting, and such.

However, once it’s out there, someone might have screenshotted it. But hey, change your perspective. People are out here committing felonies just to see your body. Maybe this is your Kim K moment.

Found Your Nudes on Adult Sites? What You Can Do

Start by gathering all the details: when it was posted, what the photo or video shows, and where it’s hosted.

Report the content directly to the site. Mention that you didn’t consent to the photo or video being taken or shared, and you’re requesting immediate removal.

Most legit adult sites have a process for this, and you must use it. P.S. Keep screenshots for proof, just in case you have to get the law involved.