Today, three things are
certain in life: death, taxes and someone's Facebook account getting hacked! Whether you like it or not, we live in a modern society where Facebook accounts are hot
commodities in multiple cyber black markets. And unfortunately, most people would
go the extra mile to make sure they get one sold out – even if it involves
forcefully taking yours.
Creating a
perfect Facebook profile for oneself could be a daunting task that takes days
and time to accomplish. As a result, the thought of losing it all to an unknown
computer kleptomaniac with questionable intentions breeds fear. Think about all
there is to lose: the friendships, memories and priceless personal data. All
these are taken away within a twinkle of an eye.
Computer geeks
are getting craftier in their endless pursuit of our Facebook accounts, and
while Mark Zuckerberg and his team work tediously to guarantee our online
security, it's safe to say that our own carelessness makes the job much easier
for the hackers. But with these 7 simple steps, one can prevent his/her account
from being the latest casualty in this cyber battle:
1. Avoid Multiple Login Sources
Those who
can't resist the urge to access their Facebook accounts on any available
device, be it cell phone, PC or desktop, should take this seriously. By
keeping up with this perilous act, your Facebook account get saved up in
diverse gadgets, and it is worth mentioning that you sometimes fail to log out
properly. Avoid logins on multiple devices to help ensure a proper social
check and balance of your account.
2. Say No to 'Remember Password' and 'One Click Access'
We always love
the easy ways. What's much easier than having access to your account without
being regularly halted for password confirmation test?
'Remember
password' and 'one click access' are familiar and easy methods of logins on different
apps, with the former more likely on Opera mini web browsers and the latter on
Facebook Lite app. These features give potential external intruders the
automatic login rights without any password confirmation test. By refusing
permanent login and password offers from web browsers or apps, you tend to keep
your account personal and free from exterior infiltration.
3. Activate Your Mobile Device Password and App Lock
Privacy is
freedom. And freedom from mobile nuisance (caused by someone) is achieved
through mobile passwords and app lock. Nothing hurts a potential
trespasser more than having the door shut at his face.
This gives you a relaxed feeling of mobile security because you always get to be consulted before your cell phone is used for anything.
This gives you a relaxed feeling of mobile security because you always get to be consulted before your cell phone is used for anything.
4. Use Effective
Facebook Password
While there
are genuine Facebook account hunters out there that possess sophisticated
malware within their arsenal, victims of account theft have been preyed upon by
mere individuals (who acquire and sell out accounts) via simple means called
mind-guessing games. They do this by simply indulging in the act of
self-guessing after a tip-off on your persona.
Acquiring a
formidable Facebook password is key to preventing this kind of inconvenience. Avoid
using passwords gotten from cell phone numbers and names of celebrities you
love. Your password should be a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers
and punctuation marks as it is highly sensitive.
5. Keep a
Lookout for Suspicious URLs:
How does it
feel to know that you're always one URL click away from giving out your
Facebook security details without knowing? It is surprising. Isn't it? This is
perpetrated through 'malicious' URL links coated with enticing offers sent as
private messages. And once you access those websites, your Facebook detail is
decoded to its sender. Cultivate the habit of having a deep peer at URL
links, or still, avoid those sent to you by friends you are not familiarized or
friendly with.
6. Check the Profiles of Those Who Send You Friend Requests before Confirming Their Requests
Detailed
profiling of friend requests before acceptance would help to keep unfriendly
friends off your tracks.
7. Be Selfish with Your Cell phone(s) and PC
Yes, I just
said that! It's called a cell phone/PC for a reason – and a big part of that
reason is that it belongs to you alone. Keep those people you dim not
close enough far away from them as much as you can.
Stick to these
golden rules with diligence, and be awed by the level of control you
command over your cherished Facebook account.
© Victor Wisdom