Now Days Facebook is one of the most Target Site of Hackers. Everyday i'm lishning new news " My Facebook Account is Hacked ", what i do ? How to Get Back or Recover my account password ? How can i Secure My Facebook account ? So for giving your all questions answer i have created this Article. Account Security is not a very tuff job if you Follow some Given Tips you can secure your account from getting Hacked :)
[#] Create a Strong Password :
Are you thinking why i suggest you to Create or use Strong password Answer is simple "Attackers can Unable to Crack your password by Gussing or from many type of attacks like Brut-force, Dictionary attack, Rainbow attack etc.
What makes a password strong (or weak) ?
- A strong password is mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Is at least eight characters long.
- Does not contain your user name, real name, or company name, Phone number.
- Does not contain a complete word.
- Is significantly different from previous passwords.
- Contains characters from each of the following four categories:
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0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Symbols found on the keyboard (all keyboard characters not defined as letters or numerals) and spaces
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` ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + = { } [ ] \ | : ; " ' < > , . ? /
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How to Change your password : Settings > General > Password.
[#] Check The URL before Log In :
Always Check your address or URL bar Before input your information in page that connection should be https and exact url of website. becoz some dirty mind create phishing page (exact replica) The worst part – they install some scripts or malicious codes behind the fake login page and host the page in their web server. When you login to Facebook from a fake login page, your username as well as password is sent to the attacker.
Log in only at www.facebook.com and not from any other link or website, unless you are accessing via Facebook App.
[#] Do not Click on Suspicious Links :
Think Before Clicking on any Link, Never Click on any Suspicious link even they are come from your Friends or a Company you know. if one of your friend click on a spam link they could accidentally send you and tag you in Spammy Post. you shold not download things(ex. a .exe File) if u are not sure what they are.
[#] Verify Your Phone Number and Turn On Text Messaging :
Confirming/Verify your mobile number is one of many ways to enhance your account security on Facebook. This way, even when you lose or forget your password, Facebook will be able to send you a new one via SMS. or you will Get Notification if anyone Login or trying to log in your account.
To add your mobile number, go to Account Settings > Mobile and click on Add a Phone.
[#] Verify Your E-mail and Add Secondary E-mail also :
Verify Your E-mail address and also add another (Secondary) e-mail in your account, by the way if you forget your First email password + Facebook account password you can Easily recover your Account using Secondary e-mail.
To add your e-mail , go to Account Settings > General > Email.
[#] Turn On Your Login Alerts :
Turn on your login alert whenever anyone login from your account you will get notification on your mobile Number and E-mail .
To Turn On Login Alert, go to Account Settings > Security> Login Alerts.
[#] Add Three Trusted Contacts :
Trusted Contacts are Friends that can Securely help you if you ever Have trouble in accessing your Facebook account. you can reach out to if ever need help getting into your Facebook account (ex. you forget your password and Can't get into your E-mail, Number to reset it ) after you setup 3 or 5 Trusted contact Next time if you cant get into your account your Trusted Contacts can access Special, one time Security Code From Facebook via URL . you can then call to your friends to get the security code and use those code to access your Facebook account. Choose 3-5 Friends and Confirm your Choice :)
To Add Trusted Contacts, go to Account Settings > Security > Trusted Contacts.
[#] Always check your Active Sessions Or Where You Are Logged in :
If you notice any unfamiliar location or device, it means your Facebook Account is at risk. Just click on End Activity and dont forget to change your password after that.
To Check Where you're Login, go to Account Settings > Security > Where You're Logged in.
Some Other Tip :
- Don’t send your password via message becoz if your Friend account get hacked you will Surly in Trouble.
- Never Store Private information like as Credit, Debit card Details, Passwords, Commercial information on your Message Box.
- Don't Share your Password with anyone.
- Don't Forget to LogOut From your Facebook Account After use.
- Update your browser & Antivirus to its latest version to ensure your browser’s security is up to date so it would detect and alert you with a warning when you are navigating to a suspected phishing site.
Wanna Know How Facebook Hacking Can Be Done Read our Previous Article :
Hack Facebook Account With Phishing
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