If you believe your account has been compromised, act immediately to limit the damage: Social media hack attack relies on the kindness of friends

: Malicious software installed on your device can record every keystroke, capturing your email and password as you type them.

: Techniques like DNS Spoofing or Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks allow hackers on the same network (like public Wi-Fi) to intercept your data or redirect you to fraudulent login pages. Warning Signs of a Compromised Account

Messages or posts appear on your timeline that you didn't write.

: This is the most common cause of account theft. Hackers send emails or messages that look like official communications from Facebook, tricking you into entering your login credentials on a fake website.

You may have been hacked if you notice the following unusual activity:

Protecting Your Digital Life: A Guide to Facebook Account Security

Hackers use a variety of methods to gain unauthorized access, ranging from simple trickery to advanced technical exploits: