Cybersecurity - Cloned Facebook Accounts

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Kurt 'Cyberguy' Knutsson discusses how hackers are cloning Facebook accounts to deceive friends and family for monetary assistance, offering steps to report and prevent such incidents.

Key Points

  • Notify friends and family immediately if your account is cloned
  • Encourage friends and family to report the cloned account
  • Check and secure your account settings to prevent hacking
  • Make your Friend List private to protect your contacts
  • Change privacy settings to safeguard photos and information

Pros

  • Provides awareness about the issue of cloned Facebook accounts
  • Offers practical steps to take if your account is cloned
  • Emphasizes the importance of securing personal information on social media

Cons

  • Doesn't delve into the technical aspects of how hackers clone accounts
  • Lacks specific examples or case studies of individuals affected by cloned accounts