You can also look at the suspected bot’s friends and followers to see if other accounts they associate with also have the same types of profiles. Try doing a reverse image search on their profile photo to see if it shows up anywhere else on the web.
Sometimes bots will use URLs that look like the websites you trust to try to convince you to reset your password or log in to change your account information. For example, a bot may send you a link to a phony Facebook login page that replaces one of the Os in “Facebook” with a zero—these types of changes may be impossible to distinguish visually. If you receive a text or email telling you one of your accounts is compromised, don’t click the link in the message—instead, go directly to the website of the provider you use to log in—if your account really needs attention, you’ll be prompted to make changes from the actual website, not just the link in a message.
If you have a Windows PC, your PC comes with strong antivirus and antimalware software that always runs in the background—don’t ever turn it off, and make sure to install all updates when prompted. Macs also have built-in security protection—don’t put off those Mac system updates, as they usually contain updated protection. You can always install added protection on your Windows PC or Mac, including with free products like Malwarebytes. On your phone or tablet, avoid installing apps you don’t trust.
