Foolproof steps to help protect your Facebook account from hackers

There are two types of Facebook accounts. One that has already been hacked. Others are the unsecured Facebook accounts that are yet to be hacked.

Making a few simple tweaks to make your Facebook account more secure has never been more rewarding. This is especially important when you rely on social media to drive your business.

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We recently received an email from CyberGuy readers Andrea and Dante of Red Lodge, MT. Here’s what they had to say.

Hello Akal,

We are going to start a small business that will depend on a lot On social media. We just saw a story on our local news about a social media extortion scam. Please, we would like some tips on prevention. Thank you.

– Andrea and Dante, Red Lodge, MT

I’m sure one way hackers get into Facebook profiles is through what’s known as the “Lily Collins” scam. Yes, it is indeed named after the famous actress.

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The reason is that once a hacker gets into someone’s Facebook account, they change their information and create the name Lily Collins on the account. They then turn off the original owners, demanding a ransom in exchange for access.

There are many ways to protect social media from hackers. Here are my foolproof steps to keep your Facebook and other social media accounts safe.

Use two-factor authentication

The most important step to securing your social media is to turn on two-factor authentication. If you’re using Facebook through a desktop app, here’s how to do it.

• Click on your Facebook profile picture on the top right
• click Settings and privacy And then click Settings
• On the left side, tap Password and security
• click Password and security Again
• click Two-factor authentication And Select your account
• Enter your again password
• Select the Authentication options You want to use

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To do this from the Facebook mobile app:

• Click on 3 horizontal lines Bottom right
• choose Settings and privacy
• Tap Settings
• Toward the top, tap Password and security
• Tap Password and security Again
• click Two-factor authentication And Select your account
• Enter your again password
• Select the Authentication options You want to use

You can only activate this feature on a desktop computer, so make sure you can log in from one instead of just using your mobile phone.

The reason is that once a hacker gets into someone’s Facebook account, they change their information and create the name Lily Collins on the account. They then turn off the original owners, demanding a ransom in exchange for access.

There are many ways to protect social media from hackers. Here are my foolproof steps to keep your Facebook and other social media accounts safe.

Use two-factor authentication

The most important step to securing your social media is to turn on two-factor authentication. If you’re using Facebook through a desktop app, here’s how to do it.

• Click on your Facebook profile picture on the top right
• click Settings and privacy And then click Settings
• On the left side, tap Password and security
• click Password and security Again
• click Two-factor authentication And Select your account
• Enter your again password
• Select the Authentication options You want to use

Is Facebook listening to you?

To do this from the Facebook mobile app:

• Click on 3 horizontal lines Bottom right
• choose Settings and privacy
• Tap Settings
• Toward the top, tap Password and security
• Tap Password and security Again
• click Two-factor authentication And Select your account
• Enter your again password
• Select the Authentication options You want to use

You can only activate this feature on a desktop computer, so make sure you can log in from one instead of just using your mobile phone.

Add a backup method to login

Once you’re logged into the two-factor authentication page, you can add a backup method to help you log in. You have a choice of 3 different options:

• Get a login code Through an authentication app (you’ll need a third-party app like Google Authenticator for this)
• Add a security key (You will need to purchase a third-party security key for this)
• Get a recovery code Via text to login

On a desktop, click Edit Next to the backup method you want to use, and follow the on-screen instructions. On the mobile app, select the method you want and follow the steps.

More: How to change your password on Facebook

Set up alerts from unknown devices

You can also opt for text messages and email updates if someone logs into your Facebook account from a device you haven’t marked as a recognized device. Also, you can have a notification pop-up on your Facebook app. Here are the steps if you are on desktop:

• Click on your Facebook profile picture on the top right
• click Settings and privacy And then click Settings
• On the left side, tap Password and security
• Tap Password and security Again
• click Login warnings And choose Your account

choose How do you want to receive alerts?

And if you’re using the Facebook mobile app:

• Click on 3 horizontal lines Bottom right
• choose Settings and privacy
• Tap Settings
• Tap Password and security

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TapPassword and securityAgain

clickLogin warningsAnd chooseYour account

chooseHow do you want to receive alerts?
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Have good antivirus software on all your devices

This story is another reminder to always have good antivirus software running on your devices, as it will protect you from accidentally clicking on malicious links and it will remove any malware from your devices.

Check out my expert review of the best antivirus protection for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devicesCyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTech.

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