I went to facebook and they told me I had to change my password
@lookatdesktop (27156)
Dallas, Texas
March 25, 2016 2:02pm CST
So I clicked on the link to change it and it worked. It seems someone running Firefox who lives in South-West Texas tried to access my facebook account around noon today so I acted promptly.
I also received an e-mail notification from facebook security. Actually that is where I got the message about the location of the alleged hacker. Lately facebook has asked several times if I wanted to include a number for my mobile phone to give me added network security at that site but I don't want to add it. I also had to remove my other number because they had it listed as a cell phone no. not a land line number. Hardly anyone has a land line any more.
I am currently trying to finish doing a complete system scan on my PC. Wish me luck.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
25 Mar 16
Facebook is good like that they notify right away.
Hope your scan works good Anthony.
We have to be vigilant.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
25 Mar 16
Those hackers take all the fun out of it. I am happy they informed me about it quickly.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
25 Mar 16
@lookatdesktop Yes if they get into any of your sites, they can quite possibly get into any financial stuff..it is a terrible worry for sure Anthony.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
25 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView They would be sorely disappointed with my account. I am not exactly rich. lol.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
25 Mar 16
I have seen too many of my friends accounts hacked and the hackers then send out friend requests. What is the reasoning behind it. I am puzzled.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
26 Mar 16
If the hacker is engaged in spreading a virus then sending out friend requests is part of their strategy I suppose.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
26 Mar 16
@lookatdesktop I never quite understood the purpose of it.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
26 Mar 16
@ElusiveButterfly I have wondered about this from the very moment I got a notification. It requires a bit more research.
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@carebear29 (32002)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
25 Mar 16
I just joined and didn't know you were on here, too. Awesome. Hi friend.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
26 Mar 16
I have been here for a while, mainly reading other people's posts. It cures boredom and sometimes I learn a few things. Hanging in there like the rest. Good to see you too.
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
25 Mar 16
Good luck with your scan and new password!.
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@lookatdesktop (27156)
• Dallas, Texas
26 Mar 16
I know I wouldn't be safe without security at that site and my computer security. If not for cyber security we would all be in over our heads with hackers.
