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If you suspect that your Facebook account is compromised, it is recommended to change your password immediately. If you use Facebook as a login for apps like Spotify or Instagram then change the logins. This will prevent the app-ink.net/transitioning-from-the-drm-to-the-vdr hacker from gaining access to these third-party apps through your compromised Facebook account.

Hackers can discover a wealth of personal information in compromised Facebook accounts. Hackers can make use of this information for nefarious purposes such as spamming people or sending fake credit card offers. They can also use the hacked account to send spam messages to friends, or even share a status update on your timeline that includes your name (as in the case that you did it yourself).

Hackers are more likely to gain access to an account by exploiting a vulnerability in the Facebook application code. For instance, a glitch in the iOS Facebook app allowed hackers to hack cookies and steal an iPhone user’s so-called “access token.” These tokens are digital keys that allow them complete control over the user’s Facebook account as well as through Single Sign-On, all other websites the person is logged into using their Facebook credentials.

A hacker may also gain access to an account through brute force attacks. This technique involves guessing passwords, typically the most commonly used ones like 1234567890 or 123456789. Hackers also gain access to accounts through scanning compromised credentials. There are a variety of free tools to scan for stolen information, including the well-known website HaveIBeenPwned.