Skip to main content

Prevent your Facebook Account from being Hacked

In order to keep your account
secure, here's a list of to-do:

1. Strong Password: You should have a unique and complex password for your fb
account and keep this entirely to yourself. This password should be different from the ones you use elsewhere.

2. Log out: Ensure you log out when you're done, especially when using a public computer or someone else's mobile device. You should also never check the "Remember Me" box when logging in from a public computer, as this will keep you logged in even after you close your browser window.

3. Secure Email: It's necessary that the email you use for your Facebook account is a secure email since anyone who can read your email can probably access your Facebook account.

4. Log in at Facebook.com: There are phishing sites made to look like the real facebook site in order to get your login credentials. Make sure sure the address on the address bar is 'www.facebook.com'.

5. Avoid Friending everyone
A compromised account could be used to gain certain information about you which hackers could use to hack your account.

6. Use an Anti-Virus
Make sure there's an antivirus running on your system and frequently scan for rootkits and backdoor trojans which can send your Login information to hackers.

7. Beware of keyloggers:
Keyloggers are usually hidden to the user, hence difficult to detect as they are not show in the taskmanager or in the list of installed programs. However, there are program that can help you scan and remove keyloggers eg BullGuard and Anti-keylogger. You could alternately use the onscreen keyboard to enter your username and password.
Labels:

Comments

  1. Anonymous2 October 2012 at 16:41

    I ԁon't even know the way I finished up here, however I assumed this put up was good. I don't know
    who you mіght bе hoωever certаinly уou aгe going tο
    а well-knoωn bloggеr if you hаppen to aren't already. Cheers!
    Take a look at my website castleville free items 2012

    ReplyDelete
  2. Victor G6 October 2012 at 02:03

    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

iPhone 5 Excitement

Following Apple's official annoucement of the iPhone 5, the internet and smartphone market has been dominated by talks of the iPhone 5. Most people are of the opinion that the iPhone 5 isn't much of a game changer as it still has the same old iPhone look that's getting boring despite the change in screen size and also the fact that the iPhone has no news worthy feature. Verdict: Not buzz worthy iPhone 5 is slated to be released September 21st.
2 comments
Read more

Ways to prevent motherboard failure

Having been a victim of motherboard failure, I decided to share tips on how to prevent my readers from going through the same ordeal I went through. Below are things I should have done to prevent my motherboard from failing. 1. Keep system ventilated to prevent high temperature and ensure the system cooling fan is working each time you turn on your computer system. 2. Blow dust away from your system atleast once every week. 3. Try not to over-task your system processor and motherboard ie using applications requiring higher configurations than what can be obtained on your computer system. 4. Check power rating for power pack before using it with your system, as incorrect rating could lead to the circuit board being fried. 5. Ensure the system is kept away from powerful magnetic field. 6. Keep water and other liquids away from your system.
1 comment
Read more

Premature Blackberry Aristo Review

A close look at Blackberry Aristo and iPhone 5 spec, one would conclude that RIM is trying to imitate iPhone 5 while also wanting to improve on some of its features. Firstly, the adoption of a non-removable battery which is the standard in Apple smart devices seems unnecessary and disappointing to say the least as most Blackberry devices hangs and/or lock-up quite often and removing the battery is a quick wayout which is a norm among its users. Also packing this smartphone with features upon features isn't so much of a good move. DLNA Support, microHDMI out, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Altimeter, Wi-Fi direct, NFC, hot swappable microSD slot, 4 microphones, face detection, etc...powered by a 2800mAh battery. I mean what are they trying to makeup for or distract users from? Aristo's hardware maybe mindblowing but it's dead on arrival(DOA) if the OS aint ...
Post a Comment
Read more