What to Do If Your Facebook Gets Hacked
Step-by-Step Guide to Recovering and Securing Your Hacked Facebook Account
The Original PC Doctor offers fast, expert help to restore your hacked Facebook, recover your data, and secure your accountโonsite, remotely, or over the phone!
Facebook Hacking & Cybercrime Statistics (2025)
- Over 80,000 Australians reported social media account hacks in 2024, a 14% increase from the previous year (ACSC).
- Globally, more than 1.3 million Facebook accounts are compromised every month (Meta data, 2025).
- The average time to detect a social media hack is over 8 hours, increasing the risk of personal data leaks and scams.
- Phishing links, weak passwords, and malware are the top causes of Facebook account compromise in Australia.
- Scams via hacked Facebook Messenger accounts have resulted in over $32 million in reported losses in the past 12 months (ACCC, 2025).
Protect yourselfโfollow the guide below and get expert help fast if your Facebook is hacked.
Worried your Facebook account was hacked? Act quicklyโevery minute counts to stop scammers and regain control. Follow these expert steps to recover and secure your Facebook account.
Step-by-Step: How to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account
- Change your Facebook password now. Use a unique, strong password you havenโt used before.
- Log out of all active sessions. Go to Settings > Security & Login > Where You’re Logged In and log out everywhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Add an extra layer of security with a code sent to your phone.
- Review account & privacy settings. Check for any suspicious activity or settings and set everything to private.
- Scan your device for malware. Use a trusted antivirus. Need help? See our virus removal service.
- Report the hack to Facebook. Visit facebook.com/hacked and follow the prompts.
Still Locked Out? Need Expert Help?
If youโre locked out or overwhelmed, call The Original PC Doctor. We help Australians recover hacked Facebook, Instagram, and email accounts daily. Our team can:
- Guide you step-by-step to recover your Facebook
- Help set up secure passwords and 2FA
- Clean malware from your devices
- Advise on privacy and online safety
Call 1300 723 628 for Immediate Help
How to Prevent Your Facebook from Being Hacked Again
- Never share your login or codes โ even with โfriendsโ
- Donโt click suspicious links or download unknown files
- Keep your device and apps updated for security patches
- Use a trusted antivirus program on all your devices
- Use a unique password for Facebook
FAQ: Hacked Facebook Account Help
Q: I canโt access my email or phone for the resetโwhat do I do?
A: Try Facebookโs recovery page or use a trusted contact. Or call us for step-by-step support.
Q: Will my Facebook friends know I was hacked?
A: Hackers often message friends. Warn your contacts and post a status update once you regain access.
Q: What if my business page was hacked?
A: Act immediatelyโchange your password and remove unknown admins. We can help recover business and ad accounts.
Q: Can you help with Instagram or email hacks too?
A: Absolutely! See our Instagram hacking and email recovery guides.
Need cyber safety tips or further help? Please call us on 1300723628.
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