A secure password should be easy for you to remember but impossible for others to guess. Experts from the Facebook Help Center recommend: : Aim for at least 12-16 characters .

Facebook has built-in recovery options, but they are only as secure as your recovery info.

If the hacker changed your password or email, go to facebook.com/hacked . This special portal guides you through the recovery process. Be prepared to:

Phishing involves deceptive emails, text messages, or direct messages designed to look like official correspondence from Meta or Facebook. They often claim your account is "scheduled for deletion" or has experienced an "unauthorized login." When you click the link provided, you are taken to a spoofed, fake login portal that steals your password the moment you type it. Malicious Software (Malware & Keyloggers)

Emily's eyes widened. "That's it! My password is 'Fido1'!"