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X-SciTech July 7, 2016 / 11:31 AM / CNET There are several different ways hackers use a breached Facebook account. Automatic logins through Facebook allow hackers access to many different site accounts once they've taken over your Facebook account. Spammers hack Facebook accounts to gain access to your following. Your account also gives a hacker a lot of personal information about you that can be used to steal your identity. If you worry that your account has been hacked, there is a simple way to check. Go to the arrow in the upper left-hand corner of your Facebook page and click on it. In the menu, select Settings. A new menu will pop up. Choose Security and then Where You're Logged In. A list of all of the devices that you've logged into and their locations. If there is a login you don't recognize, chances are you may have been hacked. If you see anything that isn't you, click End Activity on the right side of the log to end the session. The hacker will be logged out temporarily. Alina Bradford/CNETSome other ways to tell if your account has been hacked are:
What to do if your Facebook has been hacked Once you click on End Activity, change your password right away. Next, get Facebook's help. Facebook has a system to help you if you've been hacked. Go to the Facebook help page, click on I think my account was hacked or someone is using it without my permission, and then click on secure it. Facebook will take you to a page where you log in and then go about the steps to securing your account. This article originally appeared on CNET. Thanks for reading CBS NEWS. Create your free account or log in Please enter email address to continue Please enter valid email address to continue Skip to content Most Facebook users have seen the sketchy signs of an account hack before. The first indications might come when a friend’s account starts posting content that just seems off or that marks a clear break from his or her personality and usual posting habits. Another signal might
come in the form of a friend request from someone who is already an established contact on Facebook. Or maybe a friend’s account sends out a personal message asking for monetary help or pitching the benefits of a seemingly random product or service. Whatever the telltale signs, spotting the hack of a friend’s Facebook account is usually easy. But because most Facebook users do not see or review their own posts regularly, recognizing that their account has been hacked can be a trickier
endeavor. For users looking to keep their Facebook accounts out of the hands of ill-intentioned fraudsters, here are seven common signs that an account has been hacked:
Resources for hacking victims Users who think their Facebook account has been hacked should immediately visit this Facebook page devoted to securing hacked accounts. Facebook also offers a number of security features and tips designed to help users keep their accounts secure. Looking to boost the security of your household’s internet-connected activities? FTC’s Premium Wi-Fi Plus offering delivers a range of added security features, including SecureIT with anti-virus and anti-spyware tools, along with ransomware scanning and removal. Further, our ProtectIQ offering helps users lock down their networks with real-time monitoring of data movement, blocking of suspicious and malicious activities and delivery of security alerts via an associated smartphone app when unknown devices attempt to access the network. To learn more about all of our internet offerings, visit ftc.net, then call 888-218-5050 to upgrade your connection today! And for help determining what kind of internet speeds your connected home needs, check out our handy and easy-to-use internet speed calculator! Can I check if my Facebook has been hacked?Your account may have been hacked if you notice: Your email or password have changed. Your name or birthday have changed. Friend requests have been sent to people you don't know.
What does it look like when your Facebook has been hacked?Changes to personal and account information: Beyond changes to the email address and password, hacked users could see changes to personal information in their account profile. Concerned users should keep an eye out for changes to their name, birthday, current city and other personal details.
What are the first signs of being hacked?How to know if you've been hacked. You get a ransomware message.. You get a fake antivirus message.. You have unwanted browser toolbars.. Your internet searches are redirected.. You see frequent, random popups.. Your friends receive social media invitations from you that you didn't send.. Your online password isn't working.. What does it look like when you get hacked?If your computer is hacked, you might notice some of the following symptoms: Frequent pop-up windows, especially the ones that encourage you to visit unusual sites, or download antivirus or other software. Changes to your home page. Mass emails being sent from your email account.
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