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

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

: 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.

: Some attacks rely on the "kindness of friends". For example, a hacker may message you from a friend's already-compromised account, asking for a code sent to your phone or help with a password recovery, effectively using you to unlock your own account for them.

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

: 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

Your login email or password has been changed without your input. Friend requests are sent to people you don't know.