What is what to do when your facebook has been hacked?

Okay, here's information about what to do when your Facebook account has been hacked, formatted in markdown with linked important subjects:

My Facebook Account Was Hacked! What Do I Do?

It's a stressful situation, but here's a step-by-step guide to help you regain control of your Facebook account:

1. Try to Reset Your Password Immediately:

   • Go to the Facebook login page and click on "Forgot password?".
   • Enter the email address, phone number, username, or full name associated with your account.
   • Follow the instructions to reset your password. Hopefully, the hacker hasn't changed the email or phone number associated with the account yet. See if you can recover your account by "I no longer have access to these".

2. If You Can't Reset Your Password: This means the hacker has likely changed your contact information.

   • Report the Compromised Account to Facebook: You can use Facebook's Help Center for Hacked Accounts. This is the most critical step.

   • Look for an option that indicates your account has been compromised (e.g., "My account has been hacked," "Someone else gained access to my account"). Facebook will guide you through steps to verify your identity and regain access.

3. Secure Your Email Account(s): Hackers often gain access to Facebook through compromised email accounts.

   • Change the passwords for all email accounts associated with your Facebook account (and any other important accounts).
   • Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on your email accounts and Facebook account once you regain access. This adds an extra layer of security.

4. Review Your Facebook Account Activity:

   • Once you regain control, carefully review your account activity, including:
     • Posts and Activity Log: Check for any unauthorized posts, messages, or changes made by the hacker. Remove anything suspicious. Review your Account%20Activity.
     • Profile Information: Verify that your name, email address, phone number, and other profile details are correct. Revert any unauthorized changes.
     • Apps and Websites: Review the apps and websites connected to your Facebook account and remove any that you don't recognize or no longer use. Check the Authorized%20Apps section.
     • Adverts and Payments: Ensure there are no strange adverts running on your account and that payment methods are still yours and have not been compromised.
     • Messages: Review any messages sent from your account and inform people that the account was compromised so that they do not click on any nefarious links that may have been sent to them.

5. Warn Your Friends: Let your Facebook friends know that your account was hacked and that they should be cautious of any suspicious messages or links they might receive from your account.

6. Report to Authorities (Optional): If the hacking incident involved identity theft, financial loss, or other serious crimes, you may want to report it to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or file a report with the Federal%20Trade%20Commission (FTC) or a similar consumer protection agency in your country.

7. Future Security:

   • Use a Strong%20Password - long, complex, and unique to Facebook.
   • Enable Login Alerts to be notified of unrecognized logins.
   • Be careful about clicking on suspicious links, especially in emails and messages.
   • Keep your browser and operating system up to date with the latest security patches.

By taking these steps, you can minimize the damage caused by the hacking and help prevent future incidents. Good luck!