{"id":3128,"date":"2021-03-12T12:35:01","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T20:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=3128"},"modified":"2021-03-12T12:36:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T20:36:45","slug":"how-do-instagram-accounts-get-hacked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-do-instagram-accounts-get-hacked\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Instagram Accounts Get Hacked?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is 1 billion a large sum to imagine? Well, as of June 2018, that is precisely how many users Instagram reports having. Although even a gigantic number like 1 billion is not as many as Facebook<\/a> – taking the lead with over 2 billion, Instagram<\/a> is a goldmine of opportunity for hackers as it can mean big money!<\/p>\n

Why Hack Instagram?<\/h2>\n

Hackers gravitate to the Instagram app<\/a> for its popularity and ease of use – they can get in and out. Once they\u2019ve compromised your account, hackers will promote products, redirect traffic, steal your private information<\/a>, or even embarrass you by posting personal photographs!<\/p>\n

One of the biggest finds that a hacker can get from Instagram<\/a> is your password. Once they have your name and password, they can hack into more of your accounts eventually leading up to your credit card or bank information. This is how identity fraud starts and the results can be devastating.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/My-Post-2.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

How Do Instagram Accounts Get Hacked?<\/h2>\n

1. Public Wifi & Shared Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you let anyone use your computer, they could hack into your accounts. The same is true for shared WiFi and hotspots. This can be done through fake WiFi, packet sniffing, and session hijacking (sidejacking).<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be a computer expert to understand that the more access you give people to your data, the more opportunities hackers have to steal your information<\/a> and use it malevolently! Use a secure private server and keep your hotspot password strong.<\/p>\n

2. Website & App Vulnerability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Websites and apps aren\u2019t perfect. Just as hackers look for loopholes daily, websites continually try to keep hackers out. The site or app only has to have a small data or computer \u2018bug\u2019 or vulnerability to allow hackers access. This happened to Instagram in 2017. Although the bug was fixed quickly, a massive amount of data was taken from users on the site.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/My-Post-3.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

The stolen data was then listed as \u2018for sale\u2019 on Bitcoin, at $10 per\/record. This was called Doxagram and the information received was garnished from over 6 million users. According to Inc.com<\/a>, some of those whose data was stolen were famous names including Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, etc.<\/p>\n

3. Public Email Addresses & Phone Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n

If someone has your email address and phone number, they are off to a good start. They may target you on social media<\/a> or do a simple search of your name, to collect more information. If you can, regularly scan the internet and search your name, usernames, and phone number to see what information is public and viewable by anyone.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/My-Post-4.jpg” panorama=”off” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

If you do see the information that you want to stay private, switch your accounts to \u2018private,\u2019 block suspicious users, contact the site publishing the data, and take steps to delete your online information. To see what others can know about you, use Social Catfish<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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