#Did you get hacked?

#25.

This post is about few things that you should keep in mind to protect yor account. It common to see stupid and irrelevant posts appearing on your wall. Twitter put this up recently. If you are a twitter user then you should check this out.

How exactly does an account get hacked?

Accounts may become compromised if you’ve entrusted your username and password to a malicious third-party, if your Twitter account is vulnerable due to a weak password, if viruses or malware on your computer are collecting passwords, or if you're on a compromised network.

Unexpected updates don't always mean that your account was hacked. Occasionally, a third-party application can have a bug that causes unexpected behavior. If you see strange behavior, changing your password and/or revoking connections will stop it, as the application will no longer have access to your account.

It’s best to take action as soon as possible if updates are appearing in your account that you did not post or approve. 

If your account has been compromised, do take these additional precautions:

• Delete any unwanted Tweets that were posted while your account was compromised.
• Scan your computers for viruses and malware, especially if unauthorized account behaviors continue to be posted after you've changed the password.
• Install security patches for your operating system and applications
• Always use a strong, new password you don't use elsewhere and would be difficult to guess.

Visit https://support.twitter.com/articles/76036-safety-keeping-your-account-secure for more info on safety.