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Facebook has rather become close to heart due to the presence of many friends and people we love. For majority of the youngsters, it is a platform to express their emotions and feelings. What will happen if your Facebook account has been hacked? The platform that nourishes your dreams can become a nightmare when hacked. Here are some tips about how to identify hacking and what all are to do as damage control measures.
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When your Facebook page hacked…
• Your personal data may get deleted
• Accessibility to your personal massages may lead to great havocs.
• Your Facebook Page can be used for illegal activities
• Misuse of your Facebook page may lead you to many troubles
How do you know whether your Facebook account has been hacked?
• Hackers will always leave a trace.
• Go to HOME on the right top corner and then to Account settings
• Select SECURITY option and the option ACTIVE SESSIONS
• Here you can end any suspicious activities if you find.
Steps to be taken if hacked
• If your password is not yet changed, change it immediately.
• If your password got changed, reset the same immediately.
• By clicking in the “Forget your password?” option you can retrieve your password and reset it.
What is a compromised account?
Sometimes your account might not have hacked, but will keep on sending ads and spam’s to your friend’s accounts. At this stage it is called as a compromised account and you should report the matter immediately.
Damage Control ExercisesOnce you retained control over your account you should follow certain damage control exercises
• Hacker might have done a lot of damages, so inform all your friends about the incident.
• Inform your friends through your facebook account about hacking
• If it is not possible take the help of other social media networks.
• Convey the messages through mutual friends
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