We are living in an era where millennials cannot even imagine spending a day without Instagram. So, while millions of people are on it every day, there is a risk for a much bigger privacy breach with the new text scam that is on the rise already.
The revelation first got made in the form of tweets coming from several Instagram users who showed a glimpse of an official-like password reset texts from the company. The text read as “Tap to reset your Instagram password:” with an http://ig.me link?
However, when users checked the login details to see if the warning is legit, no one really attempted to break into their account from any unknown device. This led to another user coming up to the conclusion that maybe someone is trying to hack the accounts.
By now, we are sure that this is a new phishing scam that will convince users to enter their email and then a new password so that users can later access their accounts with the help of the script.
For those of you who may have fallen for the trap, Instagram only informs you about updating your password via email to your official email address.
Furthermore, privacy experts suggest that such fake texts are usually something coming from the hackers and it is important that people don't click the links and also delete them immediately.
In case, if the user clicks on the link by mistake, they should disconnect the device from the internet and close the page or tab.
Fortunately, Instagram’s recent update now includes details regarding when and how the company reaches out to its users in an official capacity. And to know more on that, all you are required to do is open your Instagram app, head to Settings > Security > Emails from Instagram.
By doing so, Instagram has created more erase for users to know when the company has actually contacted them, and when it is actually hackers trying to access the accounts.
Read next: Instagram App Will Probably No Longer Offer Messaging Insights Due to Europe’s New Privacy Rules
The revelation first got made in the form of tweets coming from several Instagram users who showed a glimpse of an official-like password reset texts from the company. The text read as “Tap to reset your Instagram password:” with an http://ig.me link?
However, when users checked the login details to see if the warning is legit, no one really attempted to break into their account from any unknown device. This led to another user coming up to the conclusion that maybe someone is trying to hack the accounts.
By now, we are sure that this is a new phishing scam that will convince users to enter their email and then a new password so that users can later access their accounts with the help of the script.
For those of you who may have fallen for the trap, Instagram only informs you about updating your password via email to your official email address.
Furthermore, privacy experts suggest that such fake texts are usually something coming from the hackers and it is important that people don't click the links and also delete them immediately.
In case, if the user clicks on the link by mistake, they should disconnect the device from the internet and close the page or tab.
Fortunately, Instagram’s recent update now includes details regarding when and how the company reaches out to its users in an official capacity. And to know more on that, all you are required to do is open your Instagram app, head to Settings > Security > Emails from Instagram.
By doing so, Instagram has created more erase for users to know when the company has actually contacted them, and when it is actually hackers trying to access the accounts.
I just got a text to reset my Instagram password
— slcomedy (@DJXCaliba) November 24, 2020
Has anyone gotten that message?
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Has anyone else gotten a random text from @Facebook saying “Tap to reset your Instagram password:” with an https://t.co/4OHDu7MAXc link? Checked @instagram and it doesn’t show any logins that weren’t me, so not sure if it’s legit?
— Patrick Campanale (@pcamp96) November 24, 2020
@instagram I Received 2 emails from you guys re log-in issues, but I never requested help or to reset my password. 🤔
— amy fitzpatrick (@amyfitzpatric14) November 23, 2020
If Instagram just texted me to reset my password does that mean someone is trying to hack me
— madi & bright 🎄 (@OfficiallyMadii) November 25, 2020
Read next: Instagram App Will Probably No Longer Offer Messaging Insights Due to Europe’s New Privacy Rules
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I fell for it :(
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