When someone hacks your Facebook account, it can feel like a total invasion of your privacy. Suddenly, your personal messages, photos, and even your identity are in someone else’s hands.
The good news? You can take back control. Blocking the hacker is one of the first steps in reclaiming your digital space and ensuring they no longer have access to your profile.
This blog post will guide you through the essential steps on how to block someone who hacked your Facebook account, secure your profile, and prevent future attacks.
How To Block Someone Who Hacked Your Facebook Account
Step 1: Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account
Before you can block the hacker, you need to regain access to your account. Here’s how to do that:
- Go to facebook.com/hacked.
- Click on “My Account Is Compromised.”
- Follow the prompts to identify your account and reset your password.
- Use a strong password that you haven’t used before.
If you’re unable to log in, click on “Forgotten password?” and use your email or phone number to reset it. If the hacker has changed your contact info, Facebook will walk you through the recovery process.
Step 2: Review Login Activity
Once you’re back in, immediately check your login history to identify suspicious devices or locations:
- Go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Security and login.
- Under Where you’re logged in, you’ll see all active sessions.
- Click the three dots next to unfamiliar sessions and select Log out.
Step 3: Block the Hacker
Now that you’ve regained control, it’s time to block the hacker:
- Go to the profile of the person who hacked you (if visible).
- Click on the three dots below their cover photo.
- Select Block.
- Confirm the action.
If you can’t find the profile, try this:
- Go to Settings > Blocking.
- Type the person’s name or username into the block list.
- Click Block and confirm.
Note: If the hacker used a fake name or changed their identity, blocking may be difficult unless you know their exact profile URL.
Step 4: Secure Your Account Settings
Blocking the hacker is just one part of the solution. Strengthen your Facebook security by doing the following:
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) under Security and login.
- Update your email and phone number.
- Remove any unknown or suspicious apps under Settings > Apps and Websites.
- Turn on login alerts to get notified if someone tries to log in from an unrecognized device.
Step 5: Report the Hacker to Facebook
Let Facebook know about the hacker to help prevent them from targeting others:
- Go to the hacker’s profile.
- Click the three dots below their profile picture.
- Select Find support or report.
- Choose the reason, e.g., “Fake account” or “Hacked my account.”
- Follow the prompts to submit your report.
Tips to Avoid Being Hacked Again
- Never share your password with anyone.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links or pop-ups.
- Use a password manager to create and store strong passwords.
- Log out from shared or public computers.
- Regularly monitor your login activity for unusual behavior.
Conclusion
Getting hacked on Facebook doesn’t mean you have to stay vulnerable, blocking the person responsible is only part of the solution. By acting fast, resetting your security settings, and staying alert, you can reclaim your profile and shield it from future intrusions.
Stay safe online and guard your digital space with intention, don’t hesitate to block and report any intruder who crosses the line.
