Facebook is today one of the most high-flying social network websites on the internet. At the same time, this popularity has helped online hackers to make the most of any simple bug or the user’s silliness so that they can spread their malware. Here are some ways of keeping safe from hackers trying to employ facebook hacking tips on your account.
Evade the Password Hacker using a Strong Password
See that you pick a strong password when you are creating the Facebook account. To get a strong password, you should use a mix of small and capital letters, and also slip in special characters and numbers. Most hackers attempting a bruteforce attack for hacking facebook passwords will not succeed when you use such strong passwords.
If you go through hacking tips on the web, you will learn that Bruteforce attack is a type where the password hacker makes use of software that can test out passwords in a particular text file (dictionary text file) for your account. So make sure that your password is completely different from your other passwords like for email, website etc.
Beware of Phishing
Make sure you are logging into the official Facebook account and not some phishing website like face1book.com or Facelook.com. Check the domain; it should always be http://www.Facebook.com.
Also, you should never try to login through links sent by somebody, even if it is your friend.
Don’t Accept Friend Requests Blindly
Accept friend requests only for people you know well. Hackers usually try to somehow gain your trust and become your friend on facebook, so that they can easily make you reveal personal info.
Use your Mobile Phone Number to your Advantage
Your phone number can help a lot in facebook security. So see that you allocate your phone number to your facebook account; even if you lose access, you can still enter your phone number to get your verification code sent to your phone.
Assign a Security Question for Facebook
Whatever happens to your Facebook account, you can still get back access if you have assigned a security question for your account. All you have to do for setting up your secret question and answer is to go to the Account setting page on facebook.
Use Antivirus and Anti-spyware
Last but not least, see that you always have a reputed antivirus installed in your computer. And make sure all your virus definitions are up to date. Using auto-updates feature helps in getting thing updated automatically. Use a reputed anti-spyware as well and change facebook password periodically.
So use these facebook security tips and keep your Facebook account guarded from the menace of phishers and the password hacker.
This is a guest post, written by Cynthia, who is an innovative writer and expert in writing articles on hacking, PC games, games cracks and other topics.
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