Facebook is a social website that gives people the power to share and
make the world more open and connected. For its growing popularity,
hackers have turned their attention to Facebook and its applications. It
is very important for all Facebook account holders to know some tricks
to prevent hacking. Here is a collection of tips that will save your
from Facebook Hackers:
Strong Password
The first and foremost important trick to prevent hacking is to make
Strong Password. You can make strong password by using both uppercase
and lowercase letters as well as numbers and symbols. Make it sure to
compose a new password with 8 letters at least. Never include your
personal information like name or date of birth or home address etc.
Change your password once a month.
Protect Your Computer from Virus and Spyware
Do so to protect your personal information stored in your computer.
Spyware and virus can steal your confidential information like
passwords, bank information and important documents by sending them to
hackers. If you use a café computer or of your friend then make it sure
to logout properly and never choose the option to Remember Me.Many Keyloggers,
RATs (Remote Administration Tools) have become
quite wide spread therefore it is also a must to have a good Antivirus
like "Avira"
Tweak Privacy Settings
Lots of working is being done to make Facebook safer but still there are
many chances of account hacking. You can prevent hacking by controlling
the information visible to the public. More information you allow the
people to see more will be the chances of hacking. Don’t post your
picture in your profile as hackers can save the image and post on
somewhere else. Don’t put your pictures on internet as it makes people
curious to see them.
Be Careful While Playing Applications
Don’t be crazy over different Facebook
applications. It can be really addictive if your other friends are also
playing the same applications. Installing these applications, you allow
the creators of these applications to access your computer. You are
advised to make a spare account on facebook to enjoy its applications
and protect your personal information from hacking.
Use Mozila Firefox/Chrome Web Browser
Firefox claims to stop spywares from entering your computers so switch
to this Web Browser from old one.Chrome being a little new to the web
industry has lesser vulnerabilities ad its simplicity has always been
the key to their protection.I would definitely recommend chrome for
personal usages.
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