Quickcomputerstips
No, accepting a friend request on Facebook won't let somebody hack your computer. A hoax making the rounds claims that accepting a friend request from a certain person can give them access to hack your computer.
- Can a Facebook friend hack my account?
- What happens if I accept a fake friend request?
- Can you tell if someone has hacked your Facebook account?
- What happens when you open a link from a hacked Facebook account?
- How do I know if a friend request is real?
- Why did I get a friend request from someone I don't know?
- How do you know you are hacked?
- Can someone hack your Facebook by messaging you?
- Can your Facebook be hacked by clicking a link?
- How do I block unwanted friend requests on Facebook?
- Why am I getting constant friend requests Facebook?
- Why do I keep getting Facebook friend requests?
Can a Facebook friend hack my account?
People can hack your account and distribute your personal information or send spam messages that lead to the hacking of friends as well. Some scammers might even send fake coronavirus maps to your friends list to infect their devices with malware.
What happens if I accept a fake friend request?
If you accept a friend request from a fake profile set up by a hacker, they can not only see everything you upload to Facebook they can download your photos and information and set up a fake account using your name and sending requests out to all of your friends.
Can you tell if someone has hacked your Facebook account?
If you see any activity you don't recognize on your account, it is another sign that you have a hacked Facebook account. For example, if you get an email that somebody tried to change your password or login to your account and you are sure it was not you, it is a sign of a possible breach.
What happens when you open a link from a hacked Facebook account?
What Happens If You Click on a Phishing Link? Clicking on a phishing link or opening an attachment in one of these messages may install malware, like viruses, spyware or ransomware, on your device. This is all done behind the scenes, so it is undetectable to the average user.
How do I know if a friend request is real?
If you can't recall meeting the person in real life or meeting through any mutual friends, then the friend request may have been sent to you under false pretenses. Check the person's friends list if it's viewable, and click the mutual list to see anyone you both know.
Why did I get a friend request from someone I don't know?
Today most of the friend requests we get are from people we don't know. Many of them are fake accounts, set up by spammers and hackers trying to get some of your information. You may delete those friend requests but that is not always the end of the story.
How do you know you are hacked?
Constant, frequent, and random browser pop-ups are a common sign that you've been hacked. Especially if you receive random pop-ups while browsing websites that generally don't show them, that's a clear sign that your device has been compromised.
Can someone hack your Facebook by messaging you?
Hackers can access Facebook's Messenger app if you click on spam, phishing messages. With over a billion people on Facebook's Messenger app, hackers could access your account by sending spam or phishing messages.
Can your Facebook be hacked by clicking a link?
Originally Answered: Can you get hacked by clicking on a link? Most definitely yes. Your chances increase if you are using an older phone or operating system on a computer, if you haven't installed security updates or if your system is otherwise already compromised in some way.
How do I block unwanted friend requests on Facebook?
Go to your Facebook privacy settings by clicking on the downward arrow in the upper-right corner and selecting Privacy Settings. Scroll down and click the Edit Settings link next to How You Connect. For the question, Who can send you friend requests? select Friends of Friends and then click Done.
Why am I getting constant friend requests Facebook?
Many people ends friend requests for the following reasons: They know you, or recognise you and would like to be friends on Facebook. A way to contact you if they went and see what you are up to if you post your life often. You might not know or recognise them.
Why do I keep getting Facebook friend requests?
The influx of friend requests for verified users is "likely due to recent search changes" on the platform, Facebook says, which were intended to more prominently surface search results for verified accounts over unverified ones.
