Doh. So, I did what I should have done in the first place and visited my Facebook account to check. Nada, no warnings, no notifications, no messages. I had dodged that bullet because of basic ...

In some cases, Facebook will block the account for security reasons. In both situations, getting back onto the platform and recovering your account is difficult. But there are ways to do it.

Facebook attempts to keep on top of scams and community standards violations, so if your account has been locked for security reasons, something about your account or activity has caught the ...

Originally identified by Meta's security team in early 2023 ... it paves the way for cybercriminals to hijack your Facebook account and delve into your sensitive information.

Facebook hacking — the takeover of your account by a criminal — can happen to anybody; especially, of course, those who are lax when it comes to security. When hackers get hold of your login ...

Facebook contains too much data about you and yours. Users share information related to their biography, occupation, date of birth, phone numbers, etc, in their profiles. This info, if hacked and ...

Wipe your linked apps and websites, too Unauthorized access to your Facebook account may be your biggest concern, but third-party services can be a security hazard, too. If you linked Facebook to ...

Having it happen to you, though, can be a good reminder to make sure your account is as secure as it can be. Even if you have not been hacked, shoring up your Facebook security is a good idea.

Once you've done that, it's a good time to review the security on your email account – because if a hacker has access to email associated with your Facebook account, they may be able to get back in.

That’s why the account recovery process is so complex, according to Facebook Head of Security Policy Nathaniel Gleicher. “Any system that we build to help users get their accounts back ...