Contact us today!
866-348-2602

Total Tech Care Blog

Total Tech Care has been serving Florida since 2001, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Facebook and Your Privacy (Part 2)

Facebook and Your Privacy (Part 2)

Wait! If you haven’t read part one of our Facebook privacy blog yet, you may want to do that before reading this one. If you’re ready, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at your Facebook settings to make sure that your account and its data are as secure as possible. If we’re being honest, protecting this kind of data hasn’t seemed to be one of the platform’s strong suits - and user privacy has been the star of many lists of concern.

That’s why we wanted to make sure that you knew how to reclaim your personal data and make sure it is protected. We’ll start by protecting the information that you’ve shared.

To do this, you will want to access your Facebook account on a computer. This is going to be a lot to manage, and the mobile app would only be too much trouble to navigate.

Your Security and Privacy Options

From any page on Facebook, look for the menu, which will appear as a little downward-facing arrow. This should be at the top right-hand corner of the page. Click into Settings. This little arrow is your lifeline during this process, you can always find your way back to the beginning with that menu.

Verify the Accuracy of Your General Account Settings

Your first order of business should be to confirm that you still have access to all of the email accounts tied to your Facebook. If an account that you no longer have access to was used, account recovery becomes monumentally more difficult.

Find Out Where You’ve Used Facebook with Security and Login

On the right, you should see the Security and Login option. Click it, and Facebook will show you all of the devices where your account is logged in. Fair warning, this can be shocking - especially since it includes where and when you last used that device, and what browser you were using to do so. The longer a user has been engaged with Facebook, the more devices will likely show up here.

If one of these devices is one that you don’t recognize, you will want to change your password immediately - we’ll go over how in a moment. First, you will want to log out of Facebook on any device that you aren’t actively using. This can be done through the three-dot icon menus next to each device listed.

Change Your Password

While we’re on the topic, this is when you will want to make it a point to update your password. It will only take a minute and might just help keep your Facebook friends from being spammed and phished. You can do this using the process provided on the Security and Login page.

Remember, you should never use a password for more than one online account.

Using Two-Factor Authentication

After your password settings, you’ll see the option to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) to help protect your account. To set it up, select Use two-factor authentication and click edit, and Facebook will provide you with the instructions you need to follow. Click Get Started

You have two options to select from as your Security Method, either using an authentication app, or to receive a text message with an additional code. Between the two, the application is the more secure option, although it does mean you need to have access to the mobile device whenever you want to check your Facebook.

Setting up the authentication app option is pretty simple. Open your application (which, if you have a Google account, might as well be Google Authenticator) and, on the computer, select the Authentication App option, as pictured, and click Next

Facebook will display a QR code, which your authenticator app should allow you to scan when you add a new account to it. The app will then give you a six-digit number to provide to Facebook as a Confirmation Code. Simple.

If you decide to use the text message option, Facebook will simply send you a code that you have to provide upon login. It isn’t quite as secure as the app, but it will do. All you have to do to configure this is to confirm an initial code with Facebook, and you’ll be walked through the rest.

Add a Backup

Once you have two-factor authentication enabled, it only makes sense to add an additional means of 2FA as an emergency backup - in this case, whichever method you didn’t choose. Honestly, you might as well set up both, and make use of the Recovery Codes option, to boot.

Under the Add a Backup option on the Two-Factor settings page, there is also a Recovery Codes option. By clicking Setup, Facebook will provide a brief explanation, and the opportunity to Get Codes. Facebook currently gives you a list of 10 single-use 2FA codes. These are one-shot codes, but you can generate a new list whenever you want from the Two-Factor Settings page. Make sure you keep these codes in a safe place.

Setting Up Extra Security

Back on the Security and Login page, scroll down to find Setting Up Extra Security. This area lets you opt-in to alerts being sent via email or text, notification, or Facebook Messenger.

You can also Choose 3 to 5 Friends to Contact if you do find yourself locked out of your account. Make sure that these are people you truly trust.

Stay tuned for part three of this series, coming soon.

 

Comments

No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment
Already Registered? Login Here
Guest
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
If you'd like to register, please fill in the username, password and name fields.

Blog Archive

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

  • First Name *
  • Last Name *

      Free Consultation

      Sign up today for a
      FREE Network Consultation

      How secure is your IT infrastructure?
      Let us evaluate it for free!

      Sign up Now!

      Free Consultation
       

      Tag Cloud

      Security Tip of the Week Technology Best Practices Business Computing Cloud Privacy Hackers Productivity Hosted Solutions Efficiency Software Network Security Business Google Microsoft Internet Email Malware Workplace Tips Backup Innovation Data User Tips Computer Mobile Devices Hardware IT Services Android VoIP Disaster Recovery communications Smartphones IT Support Communication Business Continuity Miscellaneous Smartphone Mobile Device Browser Small Business Network Collaboration Productivity Quick Tips Cybersecurity Users Business Management Upgrade Phishing Managed IT Services Windows Outsourced IT Ransomware Data Backup Windows 10 Server Save Money Cloud Computing Data Recovery Office Passwords Windows 10 Tech Term Chrome Virtualization Social Media Saving Money Holiday Gadgets Microsoft Office Automation Managed IT Services Managed Service Artificial Intelligence Operating System Facebook Computers Cybercrime IT Support Wi-Fi Hacking BYOD Internet of Things Health Mobile Device Management Networking Spam Managed Service Provider Office 365 Telephone Systems Remote Information Technology Information Covid-19 Alert Social Engineering Mobility Router BDR Recovery Employer-Employee Relationship Bandwidth Remote Monitoring Password Big Data Money Encryption App History Applications Data Breach Mobile Computing Law Enforcement Application Human Resources Managed IT Mobile Office Apps Data Storage Patch Management Office Tips Training Government VPN Blockchain Paperless Office Private Cloud Remote Computing How To Infrastructure Mouse HaaS Bring Your Own Device Voice over Internet Protocol Data Management Work/Life Balance Vulnerability Windows 7 Word Flexibility Google Drive Wireless Marketing Servers WiFi Gmail IT solutions Entertainment Avoiding Downtime Website Settings Budget Data Security Two-factor Authentication Social Employee/Employer Relationship RMM Cleaning User Error Meetings Conferencing End of Support Data Protection Education Scam Physical Security Risk Management Hacker Safety Sports HIPAA Redundancy The Internet of Things Lithium-ion battery Keyboard Vendor Management Vendor USB Telephone System Firewall Staff Software as a Service Managed Services Display Machine Learning Connectivity Remote Work Virtual Reality Save Time Apple Hard Drive Data storage Network Congestion Identity Theft Spam Blocking Automobile Electronic Medical Records eWaste Computing Hiring/Firing Computing Infrastructure Augmented Reality Going Green Fraud Wearable Technology Remote Worker Retail Hard Drives Battery Instant Messaging Cryptocurrency Shadow IT Robot Excel Digital Signage Legal Virus Business Intelligence Biometrics Internet Exlporer Virtual Desktop Unified Threat Management Audit Worker Comparison Computer Accessories IT Management Procurement PDF DDoS CES Botnet Workplace Strategy Net Neutrality IT Plan Help Desk SharePoint Business Technology Proactive IT Content Management Printing Access Control Printer Unsupported Software Best Practice Bluetooth Virtual Assistant YouTube Customer Service Charger Managed Services Provider Black Market Authentication Environment Compliance Fax Server OneNote Computer Care Database Current Events Telephony Remote Workers Document Management IT Consultant Solid State Drive SaaS Wireless Technology Update Samsung Processor How to Downtime Humor Google Docs Value Peripheral Leadership Administrator Troubleshooting Devices Bloatware Outlook Uninterrupted Power Supply Start Menu Digital Security Cameras Using Data Colocation Enterprise Content Management 5G MSP Accountants Consultant Tablets Screen Mirroring Copiers Loyalty Frequently Asked Questions Quick Tip Microchip Books Monitor Thought Leadership Credit Cards Entrepreneur Analytics Password Manager Mobile Ergonomics Windows 10s Smartwatch Password Management OLED Shortcut Best Available Multi-Factor Security Cast Development Tip of the week PCI DSS webinar Virtual Machine Search Engine Emergency Reputation Twitter WIndows 7 Streaming Media Cost Management Tech Support Business Mangement Social Networking Professional Services 2FA Public Cloud Fiber Optics Content Employer Employee Relationship Employee NIST Assessment Cabling Techology Laptop Smart Tech Trending Messaging Windows Server 2008 Policy Hypervisor Customers Addiction Amazon Running Cable Recycling Tools Dark mode Trend Micro Audiobook Television Default App Wiring Touchpad Practices Memory SMS Amazon Web Services PowerPoint Procedure Windows Media Player Saving Time Cache User Advertising Safe Mode Criminal dark theme Shopping Politics Google Search Public Computer IT Infrastructure GDPR Hosted Computing AI Notifications Online Shopping Regulations FinTech Transportation Bing Wireless Internet Managing Stress File Sharing Science Computer Fan Social Network Rootkit Investment Camera Inventory Specifications Cameras Evernote Employees Workers Employee/Employer Relationships Benefits Relocation Wire Distributed Denial of Service Customer Relationship Management Windows 365 Travel FENG ISP IBM ROI Video Games Printers Millennials Analyitcs Video Conferencing Wireless Charging Programming Flash Sales Bitcoin Worker Commute Smart Technology Shortcuts Smart Office Point of Sale Personal Experience Cryptomining Supercomputer Scalability Virtual Private Network Workforce Printer Server Software Tips Supply Chain Management Cables Sync Monitoring Emails Batteries Business Owner Antivirus NarrowBand Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Digitize Windows Server 2008 R2 Search Project Management Nanotechnology IT service Telecommuting Cortana Customer relationships Netflix Two Factor Authentication iPhone Digital Signature Email Best Practices Tablet Root Cause Analysis IT Assessment Manufacturing Knowledge Warranty Music Domains HBO Google Apps Skype Computer Tips Managed IT Service Security Cameras Files HVAC IaaS Chromecast Analysis Maintenance Virtual CIO Data loss OneDrive Biometric Security

      Top Blog

      The reasoning for this is simple: you want to make sure that operations are proceeding as intended, even if you’re not there. If you completely check out from the workplace every time you leave, you could return from your vacation to a complete and total disaster that may have been prevented with y...
      QR-Code