10 ways HACKER can hack your Facebook Account
Facebook is the mostly widely used social networking site with more than 1.5 billion user, which makes it a huge target for hackers. in this Article we will show your
the top 10 methods used by hackers to hack Facebook accounts in 2017 and how you can protect yourselff against these cyber crooks.
HACK #1
FACEBOOK PHISHING
Phishing is still the most common type of assault used for hacking Facebook accounts. There are several strategies for carrying out a phishing attack.
1. A basic phishing attack work like this. A hacker makes a fake login page which precisely resembles the genuine faceebook page.
2. An email is sent asking the casuality to login into that page.
3. Once the casuality logins through the fake page the casualties "Email Address" and "Secret word" is put away into a content record.
The hacker then downloads the content document and get's his hands on the casualties accreditations.
HACK #2
KEYLOGGING
1. Keylogging is the easiest way to hack a facebook password. keylogging sometimes can be so dangerous that even a person with good knowledge of computer can fall for it.
2. A keylogger is basically a small program which once is installed on a victim's computer it will record everything which the victim types on his or her computer.
The logs are then sent back to the attacker by either TP or directly to the hacker's email address.
HACK #3
STEALERS
Almost 80% peoples used stored password in their browser to access Facebook. This is very convenient for you, but can be extremely dangerous as stealers can easilly access your saved passwords stored in the browser.
How to combat Facebook hacking via STEALERS
1. Use Password Manager
Password managers automatically fill out important forms without you having to type anything in and keeps your passwords safe.
2. Avoid saving password on browser
When the "remember password" prompt comes up and you are not at your own computer, click on the "not now' button.
HACK #4
SESSION HIJACKING
Session Hijacking can be often very dangerous if you are accessing Facebook on a HTTP:// connection, in a Session Hijacking attack a hacker steals the victims browser cookie which is used to authenticate a user on a website and uses to it to access victim account. Session Hijacking is widely used on Lan's.
HACK #5
SIDE JACKING/ FIRESHEEP
Sidejacking is a popylar method for hacking Facebook and email accounts. It's the process of stealing someone's access to a website, typically done on wireless public Networks.
Firesheep is widely used to carry out sidejacking attacks and works when the attacker and victim is on the same wifi networks.
A sidejacking attack is basically another name for http session hijacking, but it's more targeted towards wifi users.
How to combat Side JACKING
Install a free Firefox add-on called Force TLS or if you use Chrome, install KB SSL Enforcer. Both Will automatically Redirect you to secured pages for the sites that you choose.
HACK #6
MOBILE PHONE HACKING
Millions of facebook users access Facebook through their mobile phones., If the hacker can gain
access to the victims mobile phone then he can probably gain access to his/her Facebook account Their are lots of mobile spying softwares used to monitor a Cellphone.
How to combat Facebook Mobile Phone HACKING.
1. Confirm your mobile number
Confirming your mobile number is one of many ways to enhance your account security on Facebook. This way, even when you lose or forget your password, Facebook will be able to send you a new one via SMS
2. Code Generator for Android phones
If you use an android phone, you can set up an extra layer of security by having to enter a code every time your access Facebook through the app.
HACK #7
USB hacking
If AN ATTACKER HAS PHYSICAL ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER, HER OR SHE COULD
INSERT A USB stick that is programmed with a function to automatically extract saved passwords in the browser.
How to combat USB hacking...
1. Do not leave your laptop unattended.
2. Install software that tells your computer not to accept unrecognised devices.
HACK #8
MAIN IN THE MIDDLE ATTACK
If the victim and attacker are on the same LAN and on a switch based network, a hacker can place himself between the client and the server, or he could also act as a default gateway and capturing all the traffic in between.
HACK #9
BOTNETS
Botnets are not commonly used for hacking facebook accounts mainly because of it's high setup costs. They are used to carry more advanced attacks.
A botnet is basically a collection of compromised computer. The Infection process is same as the keylogging, however a botnet gives you additional option in for carrying out attacks with the compromised computer.
HACK #10
DNS SPOOFING
If both the victim and attacker are on the same network, an attacker can use a DNS spoofing attack and change the original facebook.com page to his own fake page and hence can get access to victims facebook account.
WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR Facebook ACCOUNT FROM HACKERS
1. Use a firewall
Keyloggers usually send information through the internet, so a firewall will monitor your computer's online activity and sniff out anything suspicious.
2. Password manager
Keyloggers can't steal what you don't type. Password manager automatically fill out important forms without you having to type anything in.
3. Strong password
Use lower case and UPPER CASE letters, number and special characters in your password.
4. Size matters
A password of 12 characters in length with numbers, letters & character will take on average 2 years to crack. Go for length over complexity.
5. Change password
Change your password every 3 months. This goes for all of your passowrd & not just your Facebook one. Set a reminder on your calender.
6. Avoid "remember password"
Very important if you're not using your own computer. When the "remember password" prompt comes up and you are not at your own computer, click on the "not now" button.
7. Login alerts
Facebook can send you an alert when someone logs into your account from a new device or browser. You can get login alerts via Facebook notification, email, or text messages.
8. Activate Login Approvals
This gives your account an extra level of security by requesting a security code when you log in. To set up Login Approvals, click on the word "Edit' to the right of "Login Approvals" then click on "Get Started" to begin the setup wizard.
9. Browsers & Apps
Click on "Edit" to the right of "Your Browser and Apps" to see which browsers you have saved as ones that you often use. If you see something on that list that doesn't belong, click "Remove," then "Save Changes".
10. Caution with friend requests
Do not accept friend request from people you don't know. Scammers can create fake accounts & friend people. Once they've friended you, they can Spam your timeline, tag you in posts, send you malicious messages, and even target your friends.
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