Although brief, this hack could have had an undesirable outcome as we have seen in the cases of other celebrities.<\/p>\n
This is how the actor’s hacked page looked like for some time.<\/p>\n
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Image: Firstpost<\/a><\/p>\n So, how can you ensure that your Facebook account stays safe?<\/strong> #Tip 1. Follow a Good Password Hygiene<\/span> \u2022 Choose a password that is unique and difficult to guess. It should have uppercase and lowercase letters, special characters, and numbers. If you have trouble remembering such a password, you may use this technique – take the first word of your favorite poem or a movie, add numbers (may be your favorite TV channel) and special characters to it. Say I go with \u2018Mary Had A Little Lamb\u2019 and I can create a password which goes like this – Mhall@147#<\/strong>.<\/p>\n #Tip 2. Say No-No to Unexpected Emails<\/span> #Tip 3. Use 2-Factor Authentication<\/span> #Tip 4. Install Mobile Apps Only from Official Sources<\/span> #Tip 5. Run an Antivirus Software<\/span> For more security tips to secure your Facebook account, check here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nHere are 5 easy tips to consider:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ensure that the password of your account is not being used elsewhere like Gmail, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. If this is the case, then change your password.<\/p>\n
\nMost celebrities have their online account hacked because they fall prey to phishing emails. These emails sound so urgent or important that you usually don\u2019t think twice before responding to them. And this is where you must be careful. Never respond to emails, calls or SMSs that ask for your personal information (name, date of birth, login IDs, passwords, bank account number, etc.) no matter how urgent they sound or even if they look like to be from someone you know. Mark such emails as spam and delete them.<\/p>\n
\nWhen you have the 2-factor authentication<\/a> enabled in your account, you significantly reduce the risk of your account being hacked. This is because, when this feature is ON, you will have to provide a passcode (sent to your mobile phone) besides your password to login into your account. So, this double layer of authentication ensures your account\u2019s safety even if your password gets hacked somehow.<\/p>\n
\nThird party app stores may look inviting but they are a cesspool of fake and malicious apps. Apps on these stores can steal your login ID and passwords while you are using your banking, Facebook or any other mobile app. Trust official stores such as Google Play Store, App Store, and Windows Store.<\/p>\n
\nHaving an antivirus<\/a> software on your computer prevents you from landing on fake websites that can steal your personal information. It also protects you from infected downloads and websites with hidden malware.<\/p>\n