Every now and then, as one scrolls on Facebook, it seems that it is becoming increasingly common to find Facebook accounts and pages that have been taken over or hacked by cyber criminals. My bet is that each one reading this article knows someone whose page has been compromised in one way or another. Therefore, securing your Facebook page from being taken over or hacked is crucial to protecting your online presence and personal information. Here are several steps you can take to safeguard your Facebook page:
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Go to Settings & privacy > Settings.โฃโฃ
Select Security and login.โฃโฃ
Under the Two-Factor Authentication section, click Edit and follow the prompts.โฃโฃ
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What it does: A strong password makes it harder for hackers to gain access.โฃโฃ
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Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.โฃโฃ
Avoid using easily guessable information like birthdays or common words.โฃโฃ
Change your password regularly and donโt reuse passwords from other accounts.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Ensures you can regain access to your account if youโre locked out.โฃโฃ
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Go to Settings > Security and login.โฃโฃ
Under Recommended, check your Recovery accounts and update as needed.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Helps you identify unauthorized logins.โฃโฃ
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Go to Settings > Security and login.โฃโฃ
Under Where youโre logged in, review the devices and locations. Log out of any that you donโt recognize.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Protects your page from third-party apps that could have malicious intent.โฃโฃ
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Go to Settings > Apps and Websites.โฃโฃ
Review and remove any apps that you donโt recognize or no longer use.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Protects against fake login pages designed to steal your credentials.โฃโฃ
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Be cautious of emails or messages asking for your Facebook login details.โฃโฃ
Always check the URL in the browser when logging in; it should be facebook.com.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Provides an extra layer of protection against malware and keyloggers.โฃโฃ
Recommendation: Keep your antivirus software updated and run regular scans on your device.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Ensures that everyone with access to your page follows security best practices.โฃโฃ
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Review and limit who has admin access.โฃโฃ
Train them on security practices like enabling 2FA and recognizing phishing attempts.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Notifies you when your account is accessed from an unrecognized device.โฃโฃ
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Go to Settings > Security and login.โฃโฃ
Scroll to Setting Up Extra Security and turn on Get alerts about unrecognized logins.โฃโฃ
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What it does: Helps you keep a copy of your data in case you need to restore or verify your account.โฃโฃ
How to download data:โฃโฃ
Go to Settings > Your Facebook Information.โฃโฃ
Click Download Your Information and follow the prompts.โฃโฃ
By implementing these steps, youโll significantly reduce the risk of your Facebook page being hacked or taken over.
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