Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack occurs worldwide, and social networks are a frequent target. In 2024, over 1.4 billion accounts were compromised, with Instagram being the most attacked, accounting for 44% of phishing attempts. The consequences range from identity theft to access to private messages or malware distribution.
The technical side of phishing on Instagram 🔒
Attackers use social engineering techniques combined with fake pages that mimic the Instagram login. A code analysis reveals that 78% of these fraudulent sites use SSL certificates to appear secure. The technical recommendation is to enable two-factor authentication and review connected apps from the security settings. It is also useful to disable camera and microphone access for unverified apps.
Your Instagram account: the hackers' new trophy 🏆
It turns out your breakfast photos and cat selfies are worth gold to cybercriminals. While you worry about filters, they already have access to your direct messages. The worst part is that many fall for the classic message You won an iPhone, click here. If your password is 123456, you'd better say goodbye to your account and your digital dignity.