Computer Security & Viruses/Facebook Hacking

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James

This might be me jumping the gun but what signs are there that your facebook has been comprised. I was at work on a windows xp computer with internet explorer 8 and i am almost certain for a moment it seemed as if i had no profile picture when entering the wrong password (I do have a non indentifying profile pic normally) my immediate response was to go in and change my password and test to see if it happens again which it didn't could this be a hack and how can i afford doing any more damage.

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Hi David,
Since you changed your password successfully and problems seem to have disappeared, you're likely OK. I suggest checking your password strength - review the Password Strength checker link on http://Enrgy21.com.

There's password information on that site as well as on Enrgy21.com/about - with links to several tools (several free) for more info and password management.
If you'd like additional support, just let me know.

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