Ethical Hacking in Social Media Security

Hacking Facebook accounts is illegal and unethical. This lesson emphasizes ethical hacking practices, focusing on how professionals find security flaws to help companies improve their systems.

Phishing is a common method used by cybercriminals. It involves tricking users into revealing their login credentials through fake login pages or emails. Ethical hackers create awareness to prevent such attacks.

Weak passwords are easy targets. Ethical hackers often use tools to test password strength and encourage the use of complex, unique passwords and two-factor authentication to enhance security.

Social engineering exploits human psychology to gain access. Ethical hackers study these techniques to educate users on recognizing and avoiding manipulation tactics that could compromise their accounts.

Ethical hackers report discovered vulnerabilities to Facebook through bug bounty programs. This initiative rewards individuals for responsibly disclosing security flaws, helping to keep the platform safe.

In 2020, a hacker found a flaw allowing them to control any Facebook account, but responsibly reported it to Facebook, earning $30,000 in bug bounty.