Question about FB account hacking

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welv6 Posts 1 Registration date Friday 15 May 2020 Status Member Last seen 15 May 2020 - 15 May 2020 à 11:44
HelpiOS Posts 15568 Registration date Friday 30 October 2015 Status Moderator Last seen 30 June 2026 - 15 May 2020 à 19:13
Can a hacker randomly hack someone's Facebook account, perhabs because the victim has a weaker password (eg a short word and 1 symbol), even if he doesn't know the victim's email or mobile number or the victim itself?

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HelpiOS Posts 15568 Registration date Friday 30 October 2015 Status Moderator Last seen 30 June 2026 1,880
15 May 2020 à 19:13
Hi,

Unfortunately, if the hacker has the Facebook username, they may try several passwords in order to steal your account.

A hacker may obtain your credentials by using phishing pages or keyloggers that records everything you type on your device. Never click on links from suspicious emails and only visit www.facebook.com or m.facebook.com to log in. Also use antivirus software on your device and perform regular scans.

To keep your account secure, use a strong password combining upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. You can also enable 2-step authentication to add extra protection. For additional advices, you can visit this help page in the Facebook Help Center.