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What do hackers do with your account?
Criminals use stolen login credentials to break into accounts with payment details, such as shopping accounts. This is called account takeover, and it often leads to identity theft. If the hacker changes your password, you will also lose access to your account.
What do hackers do with stolen accounts?
Your info could be used to open credit cards or take out loans. If hackers have your Social Security number, name, birthdate and address, they can open credit cards or apply for loans in your name.
Is it possible to find out who hacked your Facebook account?
To find out if your Facebook account is hacked, go to “Settings,” then “Security” and then “Where you’re logged in.” If you notice any unfamiliar login locations, then you might have been hacked.
Why would someone hack a Facebook account?
The most simple reason is emotional. Some people are jealous or obsessive, and they want to get an inside look at your account and your messages. They can hire a hacker to infiltrate your account. From there, they can scan your private information or even post something detrimental under your identity.
How does your Facebook account get hacked?
One of the most common methods how a Facebook account gets hacked is the apps we authorize for using our Facebook account. Go to Account Settings and click on Apps. This will open the view where you can check out all the apps you have authorized for using data from your Facebook account.
How can my Facebook account get hacked?
Report the Attack. Facebook takes security very seriously, and they want to hear about it if you’ve been hacked. If you have a Facebook hacked account and you can’t get into your account but you still have access to your email account, use this form to file the report. Facebook will help you regain access.