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What to do if my Meta account got hacked?

One of the biggest concerns for Social Managers is the risk of being hacked—especially if a hacker spends money on the wrong credit line.

Binnaz Cemre Oguz
Updated by Binnaz Cemre Oguz
In this article, we will show you how to use adnomaly’s built-in tools if your Meta account gets hacked, plus tips to help you strengthen your account’s security.

Steps to Take When Your Meta Ad Account Got Hacked

adnomaly detects unusual activity to help prevent potential issues. The idea for adnomaly originally came from a Meta account hack, highlighting a widespread industry problem. Here’s how we address it.

  1. Use the "Account Hacked" option in adnomaly

If a hacker tries to spend money on an account, the setup will likely be unusual. For alerts related to Meta campaigns, you’ll find a “Was the campaign hacked?” option below the two main buttons.

To keep the campaign deactivated, select “Press here to keep the campaign deactivated” at the bottom of the notification alert.

Type "HACKED" on the field to stop unauthorized activity from running ads on your account. This will ensure that all campaigns in that account remain deactivated.

adnomaly will keep the campaign deactivated, no matter what changes are made in the platform.
  1. Our recommendations to strengthen your account security
  • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users.
  • Set up security alerts for unauthorized access.
  • Adjust billing and spending limits to minimize financial risks.
  • Review and remove unnecessary user access in Business Manager.
  • Monitor linked devices and authorized apps for suspicious activity.
  • Train your team to recognize phishing scams and security threats.
In our latest article, we cover proactive strategies to keep your account secure, including access tips, spotting suspicious activity, and what to do if your account is compromised.

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