How Hacks Occur
How Hacks Occur
Lack of 2-Factor Authentication (2FA): Ensure 2FA is enabled for both your personal and Facebook Business Manager accounts. This is crucial for everyone connected to the business manager, including anyone linked to those individuals. Contractors working with questionable clients pose a significant risk if they lack secure systems and professional practices.
Weak Passwords: Use strong, secure passwords to protect your accounts.
Opening Suspicious Files: Avoid opening files sent via messenger or email on any device unless you trust the source.
Unrecognized Chrome Extensions: Be cautious of using Chrome extensions that aren't verified.
Low Notification Settings: Set your notifications and email settings to the highest level in the business manager to stay informed about any unusual activity.
Ignoring Alerts: Pay attention to notifications and emails indicating account access, as ignoring them can lead to security breaches.
Excessive Access: Limit the number of people with critical access to your Facebook Business Manager. Utilize employee and partial access settings wisely to minimize risk.
Technical Methods of Hacks:
2FA Bypass: Hackers may exploit 2FA through methods like spoofing numbers or adding malware to your phone that accesses authentication apps.
SIM Card Cloning: Duplicate your SIM card to gain access to your accounts.
Remote Access Trojans (RATs): Malicious software that allows hackers to control your device remotely.
Browser Session Hijacking: Taking over your browser session to access sensitive information.
Fake Chrome Extensions: Extensions that appear legitimate but are designed to compromise your Facebook account.
Impersonating You to Mobile Carriers: Hackers may contact your mobile carrier pretending to be you, buy a new phone, and transfer your account details to a new number.
Email Breaches: Breaking into the email account associated with your Facebook account can lead to unauthorized access.
The most common way hacks occur is through another admin's account being compromised, allowing hackers to invite a disposable email to create their own admin account and remove others. Protect your email accounts and restrict colleague permissions to employee status to enhance security.
Signs You've Been Hacked:
Pending invites in the business manager.
Unknown individuals appearing in the people, partners, ad accounts, and pages sections.
Inability to access your ad accounts in Ads Manager.
Unusual charges on your bank account.
Receiving unexpected invoice emails.
Remember, in the cyber world, the weakest link is often the user, so never assume complete security.