Lesson Objective

After completing this lesson you will know how to protect your Facebook account, recognise scams before they cause damage, and recover quickly if your account is compromised.

Why Facebook Security Matters

Your Facebook account may contain:

• Your personal information
• Your Facebook Business Page
• Messenger conversations
• Payment information
• Business contacts
• Advertising accounts
• Customer enquiries
• Years of photographs and memories

If someone gains access to your account they may lock you out, send scam messages, delete your Page, or spend money on advertising.

Create a Strong Password

• Use at least 14 characters.
• Mix upper and lower case letters.
• Include numbers.
• Include symbols.
• Never use birthdays.
• Never use pet names.
• Never reuse passwords.
• Store passwords in a password manager.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication requires a second security code after entering your password.

Benefits

• Stops most hackers.
• Protects stolen passwords.
• Warns of suspicious logins.
• Provides much stronger security.

Recognising Phishing Scams

Phishing attempts try to trick you into giving away your password.

• “Your Page will be deleted.”
• “Copyright violation.”
• “Verify your account immediately.”
• “Click here to keep your Page.”
• Fake Meta Support messages.
• Suspicious Messenger links.
• Emails asking you to login urgently.

How to Spot Fake Facebook Messages

• Poor spelling.
• Urgent threats.
• Requests for passwords.
• Requests for security codes.
• Unknown senders.
• Strange website addresses.
• Unexpected copyright notices.

Secure Your Facebook Page

• Only trusted administrators.
• Remove old administrators.
• Review Page roles regularly.
• Enable login alerts.
• Check connected apps.
• Monitor Business Manager users.

Login Alerts

Facebook can notify you whenever someone logs into your account from a new device.

• Email alerts.
• Facebook notifications.
• Messenger notifications.

Protect Messenger

• Don’t open unknown attachments.
• Don’t click suspicious links.
• Verify unexpected requests.
• Never send passwords.
• Never send verification codes.

Business Page Safety

• Back up important photos.
• Keep website backups.
• Save advertising invoices.
• Export important customer information where appropriate.
• Document administrator access.

If You Think You’ve Been Hacked

1. Change your password immediately.
2. Logout all other devices.
3. Check recent logins.
4. Enable Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Review Page administrators.
6. Remove suspicious apps.
7. Tell trusted administrators.
8. Report the compromise to Facebook if required.

Security Checklist

• Strong password ✔
• Two-Factor Authentication ✔
• Login alerts ✔
• Trusted administrators ✔
• No unused Page roles ✔
• No suspicious apps ✔
• Password manager ✔
• Regular security checks ✔

Common Beginner Mistakes

• Using the same password everywhere.
• Ignoring login alerts.
• Clicking fake copyright notices.
• Leaving old administrators on Pages.
• Sharing passwords.
• Ignoring software updates.
• Trusting fake Meta Support messages.

Practical Exercise

• Change your Facebook password.
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication.
• Review Page administrators.
• Check login history.
• Enable login alerts.
• Review connected applications.
• Write down your recovery email.

Lesson Summary

Good Facebook security comes from strong passwords, Two-Factor Authentication, careful Page management, recognising scams, and acting quickly if something looks suspicious.