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I think I got hacked!  I got this odd post on my facebook page from someone I actually know about a bungee jump gone wrong.  I clicked on the video attached  --  don't ask me why.  Well, it never opened and that's probably a good thing.It didn't take very long, and it seems that everyone I know or ever wanted to know has received that post from me with a comment I didn't make.

Since that happened I have deleted that post.  A friend, a real one, told me I need to change my password.  I did that.  The requirements for passwords appear to be stricter than when I first opened my facebook page. 

Then I visited the world wide web through bing, and found About.com.  I love that site.  No too long ago I was knitting a shawl and came across the instruction to purl through the back the stitch (ptb).  That's just a little beyond basic.  At the back of the book, there was a verbal instruction which wasn't great for me being a visual person.  So I went to the internet and typed "how to purl though the back of the stitch".  There was a video (!!!).  Yes.  I must have watched that video four or five times, and she explained the process as patiently the last time as she did the first time. 

So anyway, here's what I learned from the internet via bing with the request "how to keep facebook safe".  If you have a facebook account these are the things to make your page(s) safer.  Go to

Profile, Privacy Settings
Go to: Privacy -> Profile -> Basic

1.  Adjust who can see your profile.  You can customize this.

2. Adjust the privacy settings for your photos. I think this is probably the most important thing you can do.

Photos, Privacy Settings
Go to: Privacy -> Profile -> Basic -> Edit Photo Albums Privacy Settings

3. Adjust the access to your personal information.  I don't think you want just anyone to know your mobile number or home address.  If you have that public, stop and fix it now!

Go to: > Profile > Contact Information

4. Adjust the "search" capability.  Don't leave it on everyone. 

Be careful with who can see your picture, send you a message, add you as a friend (when in doubt, say no), or look at your friend list.

Be safe out there, friend!