What to Do First When You Get Hacked on Facebook
Discovering your Facebook account has been hacked can be stressful１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ but acting quickly is crucial to securing your account and minimizing damage. Here's a step-by-step guide to regain control:
- Change Your Password
The first and most important step is to change your Facebook password immediately. If you still have access to your account:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login.
- Under the "Login" section１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ click Change Password and set a strong１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ unique password.
If you’ve been locked out:
- Go to the Facebook login page and click Forgotten password?.
- Follow the steps to reset your password using your registered email or phone number.
- Log Out of All Devices
Once you regain access１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ log out of your account from all devices to prevent the hacker from continuing to use your account:
- In the Security and Login settings１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ under "Where You’re Logged In１－８４４－５９５－４９４３" click Log Out of All Sessions.
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
To add an extra layer of security１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ enable two-factor authentication:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Security and Login > Two-Factor Authentication.
- Choose a method１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ such as a text message code or an authenticator app.
- Check and Update Account Information
Verify and update all your account information to ensure no unauthorized changes have been made:
- Check your email addresses and phone numbers under Settings > Contact Information.
- Remove any unfamiliar contact details.
- Review Recent Activity
Examine your account for suspicious activity:
- Look at your messages１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ posts１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ and friend requests.
- Delete any unauthorized content and alert those who may have received suspicious messages.
- Report the Incident to Facebook
If you suspect your account has been compromised１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ report it to Facebook:
- Visit the Facebook Help Center and search for Hacked Account.
- Follow the instructions to secure your account.
- Secure Linked Accounts
If your Facebook account is linked to other apps or services１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ update the passwords for those accounts to prevent further breaches.
- Run Security Checks
Use Facebook’s Security Checkup tool:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Security Checkup.
- This tool helps secure your account by guiding you through key security settings.
- Update Your Devices
Scan your devices for malware or viruses that could have compromised your account. Use reputable antivirus software to ensure your systems are clean.
- Inform Your Contacts
Let your friends and family know your account was hacked to prevent them from falling for scams or phishing messages sent from your profile.
By acting promptly and following these steps１－８４４－５９５－４９４３ you can regain control of your Facebook account and strengthen its security to prevent future breaches.
