There are two types of Facebook accounts. One that has been hacked already. The other ones are unprotected Facebook accounts that have yet to be hacked.
It has never been more consequential to make some simple tweaks to make your Facebook account more secure. It’s especially important when you rely on social media for running your business.
5 Signs Your Facebook Account Has Been Hacked
Here are some signs that someone is poking around your Facebook account:
- You find strange posts in your timeline.
- Some of your details have been altered(user name, birthday, email)
- You find friend requests sent to people you don’t know.
- Your password has been changed.
- An increased amount of spam or suspicious links
Secure your account :
1-Use two-factor authentication
The most important step to protecting your social media is by turning on two-factor authentication. If you’re using Facebook via a desktop app, here’s how to do that.
- Click your Facebook profile picture at the top right
- Click Settings and Privacy and then click Settings
- On the left-hand side, in the Meta Accounts Center box, click See more in Account Center
- Click Password and Security in the left-hand navigation
- Click Two-factor authentication and select your account
- Re-enter your password
- Choose the authentication option you want to use
2-Set up alerts from unrecognized devices
You can also opt-in for text messages and email updates if anyone logs into your Facebook account from a device you haven’t marked as a recognized device. Plus, you can have the notification pop up on your Facebook app. Here are the steps if you’re on a desktop:
- Click your Facebook profile picture at the top right
- Click Settings and Privacy and then click Settings
- In the top Meta Accounts Center box, click See more in Account Center
- Towards the top, tap Password and security
- Click Login Alerts and select your account
- Select how you want to receive alerts
Although hundreds of Facebook accounts get hacked daily, it’s easy to protect yourself once you know what to do.
Make sure to follow the tips above to keep unethical hackers out of your account, and share this article with anyone you know who’s worried about their account getting stolen.
