HOW to keep your FACEBOOK account safe, Important security tips

Being away from social media is not possible these days, because it is the online World in itself so it's equally important to keep it safe and secure. Because Online platform is very beneficial only when it is completely safe, but keeping our accounts safe is responsibility of the company but equally our's 

HERE are some tips to keep your Facebook account safe and secure 

• SELECT A STRONG PASSWORD

Selecting a strong password means what?? It means it must be unique, long(around eight or more words) and Alphanumeric(Alphabets along with numbers).

It should not include your name date of birth or any other easily accessible information.

Don not include any Common word in your password. eg (tommy,12345) etc.

• USE A SECURED AND RELIABLE BROWSER
• 
  
  

Browsers are more likely to be targeted by anyone searching for your password in this case a good browser will be your loyal friend.

some well known secured and reliable browsers are Chrome, mozilla firefox, Safari etc. 

• DON'T USE YOUR PASSWORD ANYWHERE ELSE ON INTERNET 
  

One of the common tricks to hack a facebook account by Hackers is PHISHING. In this method a website is created exactly same as facebook and as the target enters password it is directly sent to the hacker.

SO TO OVERCOME THIS PROBLEM always check for HTTPS//(secured) or  green lock which indicates the secured sign and enter password in original facebook app or website.

• SCAN FOR VIRUS IN YOUR DEVICE 

A Few lines of code can revel your identity so, keep an eye on what you download and scan regularly for viruses.

• LOG OUT EVERY TIME YOU LOG IN

Your Personal device is not that personal, it can easily reveal many informations about you with an ease. so always log out after using your account and if you forget to log out then log out REMOTELY 

HOW TO LOG OUT REMOTELY

Manage where you’re logged into Facebook in Security and Login Settings. The Where You’re Logged In section lists where you’re currently logged in. Each entry includes a date, time, location and device etc.

To log out of Facebook on another computer, phone or tablet:

1. go to your Security and Login Settings.
2. go to the section Where You're Logged In. You may have to click See More to see all of the sessions where you're logged in.
3. Find the session you want to end. Click and then click Log Out.

Clicking Log Out will immediately log you out of Facebook on that device.