With more than 2 billion monthly active users worldwide in 2018, Facebook has become, like Google, a major player on the web. Almost all generations around the world are found on Facebook. Even if certain scandals, in particular those concerning the private life or the exploitation of the data of its users like the Cambridge Analytica affair , have seriously tarnished the image of the social network created by Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook’s success has sparked both big business interest in its users. Just like that of hackers and scammers (remember the blocked phone scam on Facebook). It is therefore necessary for users to protect themselves by securing their Facebook account. Here are some tips below to secure your Facebook account and avoid many problems.
SUMMARY
- Tips for securing a Facebook account
- Use a secure password to log into Facebook
- Use Facebook’s two-factor authentication
- How do I enable Facebook two-factor authentication on a computer?
- Don’t allow any app in Facebook
- Sign out of Facebook when using on a public computer
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Tips for securing a Facebook account
There are many ways to log into a Facebook account . To avoid unpleasant surprises, a few simple precautions should be taken. Note that we are dealing here only with securing the connection to Facebook. I will soon deal in another article with the configuration of his Facebook account to protect his personal data and prevent their unwanted dissemination and exploitation.
Use a secure password to log into Facebook
Defining a strong password for Facebook is imperative! With a strong password it is difficult to hack Facebook. The password is indeed the first bulwark against hacking. If you use a weak password (such as “ 123456 “, “ azerty ” or “ password ”), you greatly facilitate the task of the person who wishes to fraudulently connect to your account.
Also avoid passwords that those around you could easily guess, such as your pet’s name or your date of birth. They are also passwords that are too easy to discover.
And of course, if you don’t want anyone to log into your Facebook account (or any other social network or website where you share personal data), don’t give out your password! It sounds silly to say that but it often happens that people, especially younger users, communicate their password to friends or family … A password is personal and sensitive, so do not share it! Otherwise, the risk of suffering serious disappointments.
If you want to have a strong password, I invite you to consult the article gathering tips for creating a secure password .
Use Facebook’s two-factor authentication
This is one of the important actions to take to protect your Facebook account because it increases the security level of your Facebook account.
In addition to entering the password, you will be asked for a code to authenticate yourself. This code, which can be used once, will be sent to you by SMS to the number entered in your Facebook settings. Your connection to Facebook on a device unknown to the social network will only be possible if you have correctly entered this code.
How do I enable Facebook two-factor authentication on a computer?
- Open your favorite web browser, connect to Facebook, click on the down arrow at the top right and select Settings .
- In the left menu, click on Security and connection .
- In the Two-Factor Authentication section , click on the Edit button .
- Click on the Start button .
- Leave the Text option checked to receive the security code on your phone then click on Next .
- Enter the code received to complete the configuration of the two-factor authentication then click on the Next button .
- Two-factor authentication is now enabled. As stated, Facebook will ask you for a login code sent to your phone each time you log in on a phone or computer unknown to Facebook.
You can of course later modify this setting (via the Two-factor authentication parameter ), change the phone number or the verification method. You can also add fallback options if your usual authentication method is not available (security key, recovery codes).
Don’t allow any app in Facebook
It often happens during a quiz or if you play online games that you are asked to authorize a particular application. Pay attention to the permissions these apps ask you, don’t allow anything and everything! Otherwise, you end up with publications that promote a cell phone (or any other product) when you have not published anything of your own. As in real life, be a little wary on the web!
Sign out of Facebook when using on a public computer
If you ever visit Facebook from a device that is not yours, such as a public computer at your school, remember to log out of Facebook at the end of your session. Do not stay connected to Facebook on a terminal that is not yours. Because the person who uses the computer after you can very well have access to your profile, your settings and do what they want (change your settings or post a Facebook status for you). The most effective when using a public computer is to use the browser’s incognito mode . Because passwords are not saved and your session will be automatically closed when you close your internet browser .
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