Tip Mengamankan Profile Facebook

Facebook bisa menjadi tempat yang indah dan ajaib. Anda dapat terhubung dengan teman lama dan berbagi video kucing lucu terbaru sekaligus.

Seperti semua hal bagus, ada juga sisi gelap ke Facebook. aplikasi nakal, hacker Facebook, pencuri identitas dan berbagai macam orang jahat lainnya menyukai Facebook hampir sama seperti anda. Data jaringan sosial anda, seperti teman anda, hal-hal yang anda sukai, kelompok yang anda berhubhungan dengan, dll, semuanya menjadi komoditas berharga bagi hacker dan scammers.

Tampaknya sulit untuk percaya bahwa scammers ingin meng-hack profil Facebook anda tapi masuk akal jika anda memikirkannya. Jika seorang scammer bisa meng-hack profil anda dengan maksud dan tujuan untuk "menjadi" anda dengan mengasumsikan identitas Facebook Anda (melalui akun anda yang di hack), mereka kemudian dapat meminta teman anda untuk melakukan sesuatu seperti mungkin mengatakan kepada mereka bahwa anda terdampar di suatu tempat dan membutuhkan transferan uang. Teman Anda mungkin memenuhi, berpikir bahwa anda benar-benar berada dalam masalah, dan pada saat semua orang menyadari akan apa yang sedang terjadi, si hacker telah menerima dan memiliki uang teman anda.

Berikut adalah beberapa langkah yang dapat anda lakukan untuk membuat pengalaman Facebook anda seaman mungkin:

1. Create a Strong Password.

The first key to Facebook security is making sure that you create a strong password so your account doesn't get hacked. A weak password is a sure way to have your account compromised by hackers and identity thieves.

2. Check and tighten up your privacy settings

Facebook is constantly evolving. As a result, your privacy options may change as well. You should check to see what your privacy settings are set to at least once a month. If new privacy options become available, take advantage of them. Opt for the "Friends Only" viewing option whenever possible to tighten the reigns on who can see your data.

Facebook also has advanced privacy options that let you restrict certain people (i.e. your mom) from being able to see specific posts.

3. Learn How to Spot a Facebook hacker

Many times hackers are foreign and don't have a good grasp of your local language. This is a good tip off. See the link above for other clues on how to spot a Facebook hacker.

4. Don't post everything on Facebook

There are certain things that are better left off of Facebook, such as your whereabouts, your full birth date, and your relationship status (stalkers would love to know you just broke up with someone). These are just a few of the 5 Things You Should Never Post on Facebook. (see link above for more).

5. If You or a Friend's Account Has Been Hacked, Report it Immediately

If you've already become the victim of a Facebook hacker, you need to report your compromised account to Facebook as soon as possible so that you can regain control of your Facebook account and keep the hackers from convincing your friends that they are you, which could lead to your friends being scammed as well.

6. Backup Your Facebook Data

From pictures to videos to status updates, you put a lot of stuff on Facebook and you probably should consider backing it up every once in a while for safe keeping.

Facebook now makes it easier than ever to back up most everything that you've ever posted. A hacker could possibly go in your Facebook profile and delete something important, so It's a probably a good idea to backup this information every few months in case your account is hacked, deleted, or disabled. Consider keeping a copy of your Facebook data on a physical disk such as a DVD or a Flash Drive. You might also want to store that backup in a safe place such as in a safety deposit box.