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Facebook posts on its page that they will be alerting you if they think the government is trying to breach your account. "While we have always taken steps to secure accounts that we believe to have been compromised, we decided to show this additional warning if we have a strong suspicion that an attack could be government-sponsored. This ensures that only you and anyone you authorize could have access to your account. We provide some of the simplest ways to safeguard your bank accounts from untoward incidents like these. Keep your passwords and PINs to yourself only Your online account passwords and card PINs are the keys to everything you have in your bank accounts. Activate your instant notifications A cool security feature banks implement nowadays is to immediately notify you of online account logins, updates, and posted transactions via SMS and email. One reason is your bank will never ask for your personal information online because you already filled them up when you applied, and another is, it doesn't take matters online as banks are strictly regulated to acquiring account details via landline or a personal visit to your bank. Keep your account updated all the time Lastly, it pays a lot to visit your bank and regularly update your details with them in case an emergency arises and to correctly verify your information once you connect to them via other channels. Read more in our articles including "Facebook to alert you against nation-state hacks" and "Tips to keep your bank accounts safe".