The “Man in the Middle Attack” Method

These types of MITM, (Man in the Middle,) attacks typically occur over a LAN network, such as at a coffee shop or internet café where many users share the same connection. The hackers take over the switch routing table, and the victim thinks that the hacker is the web server.

This strategy allows the hacker to remotely access the victim’s computer because the system recognizes the connection as a secure line between itself and the web server. In reality, the hacker is sorting through your files, looking for your passwords and stealing your personal information.

What to do if Someone Hacked Your Facebook Account?

From time to time, Facebook has a breach in its security. After these attacks, Facebook alerts all users and recommends that they change their password. We highly advise you do so to prevent a hacker from accessing your data.

If you’re the victim of a hack, contact the Facebook Trust and Security team for assistance in recovering your profile and tracing the source of the attack. Many people keep their PayPal and credit card information on the platform, and a hacker who has access to this information may use it for their gain, at your expense.

You can use one of the methods in this article to recover your Facebook account from the hacker and reset your password, preventing them from further access to your profile. Should you have any credit card or payment partner information on your account, it’s advisable to change your passwords for these services as well.

Wrapping Up – Password Tips and Software to Enhance Your Facebook Security

After breaking into your Facebook account, you’ll have the chance to set a new password. We suggest that you use a random password generator to create your new password. Store your new password in an excel file, and save it in a cloud account for future access, should you ever lose your password again in the future.

Protect your computer and your information by refraining from downloading suspicious files from unauthorized sources. Only visit sites with a secure connection offering an SSL certificate, and never give your details or account information to anyone else online.

Purchase a virus protection software such as “Malwarebytes”, and a secondary virus scanner like “Hitman Pro”. These programs prevent hackers from accessing your machine – keeping your information safe and secure.

Always surf online using a VPN, (virtual private network.) This software allows you to log onto a VPN server in any country, cloaking your IP address from the view of hackers and your internet service provider.