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Tag Archives: Instagram
Instagram phish poses as copyright infringement warning – don’t click!
Your Instagram account has value to the crooks – so they’re coming up with some cunning tricks to get at your passsword.
Instagram phishing uses 2FA as a lure
If the phishing page looks OK, and it has an HTTPS padlock, how are you supposed to spot phishes these days? Read our tips…
‘Privacy policy change’ hoax infects Instagram; it confirms it’s crud
Multiple celebs fell for this one. Don’t believe them – it’s as much as a hoax as it’s always been.
Instagram boots ad partner for location tracking and scraping stories
A “preferred Facebook Marketing Partner” is alleged to have tracked millions of Instagram users’ locations and stories.
Five Eyes nations demand access to encrypted messaging
The alliance wants tech companies to build backdoor access to users’ encrypted data, by force if necessary.
Instagram bug could have allowed anyone to take over your account
The good news is that Facebook updated Instagram’s server-side defences automatically, so you don’t have to do anything to fix this one.
Instagram asks bullies, ‘Are you sure you want to say that?’
A new anti-bullying feature uses AI to recognize mean words in comments and warns users before they post them.
5 tips to stay secure on social media
Social media isn’t for everyone, but lots of us love it – so here’s how to be in it and win it.
Crave that Instagram verified badge? Don’t fall for this login-stealing scam
It’s yet another way to trick Instagram users out of their login credentials. Don’t fall for it, lest your account be hijacked!