15 tips suggested by the Nepal Police to prevent Facebook ID hacking Recently, in the context of the increasing incidence of Facebook account hacking, the Nepal Police has given various suggestions to avoid this problem. By releasing a video on Wednesday, the police have suggested ways to avoid account hacking.
Out of 9013 complaints received in the financial year (2079/80), 6782 complaints were related to cyber crimes committed through Facebook. Similarly, 140 complaints were received from the marketplace: 220 regarding gift fraud, 1230 regarding hacking and fraud, and 27 regarding beneficiaries.
During this period of this financial year (2080–81), 8628 complaints have been lodged with the Cyber Bureau, out of which 6915 are related to cyber crimes committed by Facebook. Similarly, 340 complaints have been received from market placement, 225 from gift fraud, 378 from hacking and fraud, and eight from beneficiaries.
Tips given by the police to avoid Facebook account hacking
-Keep separate and strong passwords for separate social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, X).
-Use multifactor authentication (two-factor authentication, mobile number, OTR, fingerprint, etc.) to keep your social network account safe.
-Use the recovery email and mobile number to’recover’ your social media account.
-Use only your personal device (mobile, laptop, computer, or tablet) when using social media.
-Lock your personal devices (laptop, mobile, etc.) with a PIN, password, pattern, or biometric.
-Change the password of the social networking account immediately when the mobile phone or tablet is lost.
-As much as possible, do not put your personal details (e.g., home address, phone number, personal documents, sensitive information, etc.) on social networks.
-Do not share your personal sensitive photos, username, password, bank credit card number, pin code, citizenship number, etc. on social media.
-Be careful when posting any messages, photos, and details such as where you are going, what you are doing, and who you are with.
-Reject if someone pressures you to post a photo.
-If necessary, block or unfriend bad friends who show uncomfortable activities on social networks.
-Do not accept friend requests from strangers as much as possible.
-Only click or open links and attachments shared by friends on social networks by correctly identifying them. Do not open the link and attachment if you feel suspicious.
-Don’t reply to or respond to messages, phone calls, etc. sent by showing various temptations or threats sent through social networks, including prizes and gift lottery tickets.
-If you feel or experience sexual abuse or any uncomfortable activity while using social media, collect evidence and file a complaint with the nearest police office or cyber bureau.
-These are the steps that Nepal police will take to protect your Facebook account from being hacked. If you go in the wrong direction with unnecessary things, matter goes, and the Nepali police did make you help it.
I hope you will get 15 tips for Nepal. The police will make suggestions to the people in the case. I hope these tips help you further knot it together. I hope you will be getting points on it.