Is it true that if they hack you, they can steal your bank account or enter your social networks?

[Anonymous]

[Mango-man]

Yep, depending on what was "actively" hacked (personal computer/online account). That is why we should have different passwords for each site and ideally two-step authentication.

Different problem is with "passive" viruses if you install something from untrustworthy sources. Some viruses can record everything you do on your computer without being suspicious for a long time and by doing so gain login and password to all online/bank accounts you logged into over that period of time (hence why good antivirus is a must have).

[Asker]

So the possibility of having money stolen from my bank account or my Facebook account being stolen is almost non-existent?

[Mango-man]

As long as you have strong unique password, two-step authorisation and don't put your card info on unreliable sites (small e-shops,...) it should be close to zero. However, the risk is higher for more "famous" Facebook accounts as they are more likely to be actively targeted. After all what would a hacker gain by stealing my almost empty Facebook account >.< when compared to someone with millions of fans.

[Anonymous]

what do you mean with steal your bank account? like transfer money from it or just get information? I think most banks have a system to avoid hackers transferring money, at least the ones I had do.. need to approve with a code on my phone or a physical code list. Pretty safe. Besides, your bank money is insured in a sense, so if someone steals from it your will be covered. So no worries there.
Can also have two-factor authentication system on your social media, which makes it safer from hackers.. Guess it might still be possible if they hack the two systems, but surely more secure than a simple code.

[Asker]

So the possibility of having money stolen from my bank account or my Facebook account being stolen is almost non-existent?

[Asker]

That's right, when I talk about the theft of my bank account, I mean they take the money and transfer it to another account.

[Opinion Owner]

if you have a two factor system.. like you have to confirm twice on different devices/platforms, then it is a lot more secure. I don't know if I would say non-existent, I don't know the numbers.
Facebook and the bank also have control of your identity, so if someone takes your account you can get it back by contacting them.
It is still possible to hack, but hackers will normally go for easier targets, like people who do not have a secure system (too simple passwords and only one confirmation necessary). So follow the available security systems and you are relatively safe.

[randomgirl09]

It depends the way they have hacked you e. g If you download teamviewer on your phone and it is successfully set up the scammer can control your device

[randomgirl09]

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[jshm2]

Depends if you have the credentials saved on your device or not.

[Finchie40]

A hacker can gain access to a lot of your personal information that you entered into any social media app , I tell people all the time to not sign up for any accounts that require a phone number to set up an account because once a hacker has your phone number they can access into a lot more shit then you think. I no longer use Facebook because I was hacked 2 times on there , So never put any personal information on the internet , even if you shop online use a prepaid debit card , do not use your bank account or a personal credit card. It takes one hacker to put you through a world of hell

[llElectrifyll]

Let's just say that if they're succesful in knowing where you live on EXACT coordinates - you're pretty much fucked if they're skillful enough.

[ChrisMaster69]

Depending what you have hacked and how, yes pretty much so.

[Anonymous]

Sure, but most of them don't do it for money, they are doing it because cyber-criminals are evil people.

Instead of getting punished by the law, all they get is a warning by the police.

[Opinion Owner]

Hackers are just like that... you do nothing to them - they do evil things to you.

[Anonymous]

Well, yeah.

[dudeinohio]

Sure