How to prevent Facebook from being hacked?

Overview

Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with billions of users. However, this also means that Facebook becomes a target for hackers who try to steal users' personal information, photos, contacts, messages, etc. If your Facebook account is hacked, you may face a lot of trouble, such as:

① Your friends may receive spam emails or malicious links sent from your account.

② Your profile may be modified or deleted.

③ Your account may be used to publish inappropriate content or advertisements.

④ Your account may be locked or deactivated.

⑤ Your other online accounts may also be at risk if you use the same password or email.

Therefore, it is very important to protect your Facebook account from being hacked. This article will explain how to recognize if your Facebook is compromised and how to fix and prevent such situations.

Contents 

How to tell if your Facebook account is hacked?

How to fix a hacked Facebook account?

How to prevent Facebook from being hacked?

Ensure online browsing privacy with MetroVPN

How to tell if your Facebook account is hacked?

Sometimes, you may not immediately notice if your Facebook account is hacked, as hackers try to hide their actions. However, there are some signs that can help you identify unusual activities, such as:

① You receive an email from Facebook notifying you that your account has been logged into from an unfamiliar device or location.

② You notice content on your timeline that you didn't post or like.

③ You see friends in your friend list that you didn't add or delete.

④ You find messages in your chat history that you didn't send or receive.

⑤ You discover settings in your account that you didn't modify or set.

If you notice any of the above situations, it is highly likely that your Facebook account has been hacked.

How to fix a hacked Facebook account?

If you determine that your Facebook account has been hacked, you should take immediate action to fix and recover your account:

① Change your password

This is the most basic and important step to prevent hackers from accessing your account. It is recommended to use a strong and unique password, consisting of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and not to share it with other online accounts.

② Check and revoke all active sessions

This will log out all devices that have logged into your account and require password re-entry to log in. This prevents hackers from continuing to control your account through previously logged-in devices. To do this, go to "Settings" > "Security and Login" > "Login" > "See more" > "Log out of all sessions".

③ Check and remove unauthorized apps

This prevents hackers from accessing or manipulating your account through third-party apps. To do this, go to "Settings" > "Apps and Websites" > "Logged in with Facebook" > "View and edit" > "Remove".

④ Check and recover modified information

This allows you to regain control over your personal information, photos, contacts, etc., and remove any content added or modified by the hacker. To do this, go to "Settings" > "Your Facebook Information" > "View more" > "Edit".

⑤ Check and change passwords for related accounts

This prevents hackers from using your Facebook account to infiltrate your other online accounts, such as email, banking, shopping, etc. To do this, access your other online accounts and change their passwords, using passwords different from your Facebook password.

How to prevent Facebook from being hacked?

In addition to fixing a compromised Facebook account, you should also take preventive measures to protect your account from future attacks, such as:

① Enable two-factor authentication

This requires you to enter a verification code received through your phone or another device, in addition to your password, when logging into your account. This makes it more difficult for hackers to infiltrate your account. To do this, go to "Settings" > "Account Management" > "Password and Security" > "Two-Factor Authentication".

② Set up login alerts

This sends you an email or SMS notification whenever someone logs into your account from a new device or location. This allows you to promptly detect and deal with any unauthorized login activity. To do this, go to "Settings" > "Account Management" > "Password and Security" > "Login Alerts".

③ Use secure browsers and networks

This prevents your account information from being exposed to hackers when using public or insecure browsers or networks. It is recommended to use the latest version of browsers and employ a VPN to encrypt and protect your online traffic when using public or untrusted networks.

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① Hiding your real IP address and location, preventing websites, advertisers, or hackers from tracking and monitoring your online activities.

② Bypassing geographic restrictions and censorship to access any website, video, or content you want.

③ Encrypting your online traffic, preventing your data from being stolen or tampered with by ISPs, governments, or hackers.

④ Improving your internet speed and stability, avoiding network congestion and interference.

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