Facebook has announced through its blog new tools to secure compromised accounts. Most part of the new way Facebook is fighting against cyber criminals is better guiding the user whose account has been attacked through the steps to fix the problem. Emails are being sent explaining what happened and providing useful links.
A new security model is also being used to ensure that the person logging is the true owner of the account.
Facebook does not give the percentage of accounts that have been hacked, but it assumes it's a tiny number. In its security tips page Facebook gives some useful information on how to prevent your account from being attacked:
- If a link or message seems weird, don't click on it.
- Be aware of where you enter your password
- Report any spam or abuse you see on discussion boards and Walls.
- Don't use the same password on Facebook that you use in other places on the web.
- Never share your password with anyone.
- Don't click on links or open attachments in suspicious emails.
- Add a security question.
- Be wary of unusual stories.
