7 pasos urgentes a tomar cuando se hackea tu cuenta de Facebook

It’s a common event on social media these days, the equivalent of adding #JK to a post that may or may not be … an actual joke.

Here’s how it goes.

Someone publishes something strange and uncharacteristic. It might be a naughty comment, inappropriate video, or controversial opinion.

Their next post absolves them of ‘their’ suspect content by claiming they were hacked.

Their fans, friends, and followers may rib them about it. It may even grow into an inside gag among your circles, the online version of claiming your ill-advised words were “driven by drink.”

But sometimes, the damage is a lot more real.

Why Do Hackers Want Your Account?

There have been cases where unscrupulous types have hijacked accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms.

It could be someone you know, playing a practical joke. Or one of your exes out for revenge.

It could even be a case or relationship sabotage, or corporate espionage.

In such cases, your hacker might send nasty messages to your friends, expose private pictures, or delete all your contacts.

On other occasions, the aim is more commercial. You might get blackmailed.

The most common cases of social media jacking aren’t personal.

There are areas on the Dark Web where people pay for unique usernames. It’s a bit like a digital vanity plate. So someone will hack your account, lock you out, and take it over, and sell it to someone else.

Whatever the circumstances behind your Facebook account being hacked, it’s an immensely personal violation. It feels like a break-in and can be every bit as distressing as a flesh-and-blood burglar.

What are your options for recovery and future protection?

Step 1: Confirm the Hack

The intercept may not necessarily be deliberate.

Maybe you didn’t log out and the next person took a peek. Or maybe someone was playing with your phone and scrolled through your account.

With this kind of ‘hack’, you can simply change your password and add a screen lock to your phone.

But if you were specifically targeted, or your data was part of the massive Facebook data breach, you need extra security measures.

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