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Agony of Facebook users whose accounts are hacked

Cases of Facebook accounts being hacked are not new. The motivation behind hackers wanting to take over another person's account is a matter that continues to puzzle many.

This is despite the fact that creating a Facebook account is free and easy. However, what is more intriguing is the psychological dilemma that follows when the hacker starts using and posting things not related to the original owner's way of life, customs, beliefs, traits and even culture.

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