cyber security
Fake Windows and Office Activation Videos Spread Infostealers on TikTok and Instagram
Short-form video platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels have become an increasingly effective vector for distributing infostealers, as threat actors leverage polished tutorial-style clips to trick Windows users...
cyber security
Hackers Use TikTok and Instagram Reels to Push Fake Software Malware
An emerging phishing vector that weaponizes short-form social videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels to distribute malware and funnel victims to malicious download sites....
CVE/vulnerability
Instagram Patches Account Recovery Flaw Leaking User Contact Information
A critical logic flaw in Instagram’s web-based account recovery workflow exposed unredacted user contact information, including full email addresses and phone numbers, before Meta...
Cyber Security News
Meta’s AI Bot Misused by Hackers to Take Over Instagram Accounts
Attackers have exploited a critical vulnerability in Meta’s AI-powered Instagram support chatbot to hijack user accounts without needing passwords, phishing, or malware. Instead of...
cyber security
Meta AI Vulnerability Allegedly Enables Instagram Password Resets
Instagram is facing scrutiny after a critical vulnerability in its Meta AI-powered support system allegedly allowed attackers to take over user accounts by abusing...
Cyber Security News
Meta Permanently Disables End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
Meta has announced plans to permanently turn off end-to-end encryption for Instagram Direct Messages.
Effective May 8, 2026, the social media platform will officially...
Cyber Security News
Instagram Down: Global Outage Prevents Users from Posting and Messaging
A widespread technical outage has struck Instagram, leaving thousands of users globally unable to access the popular social media application.
The disruption, which primarily...
Cyber Security News
Instagram Investigates Reported Vulnerability Allowing Access to Private Content
A server-side vulnerability in Instagram that allegedly allowed completely unauthenticated access to private account posts.
This raises concerns about Meta's vulnerability disclosure handling and...
Cyber Security News
Massive Data Leak: 48M Gmail and 6.5M Instagram Entries Found in Open Database
A massive data breach containing 149 million stolen login credentials left exposed online without password protection or encryption.
The database, contained 96 GB of...
Cyber Security News
Instagram Confirms No System Breach After External Password Reset Problem
Instagram has dismissed security breach concerns, clarifying that recent unexpected password reset emails were caused by an external party exploiting a now-patched vulnerability rather...
cyber security
Meta’s New Feature Turns Instagram into a Real-Time Location Broadcaster
Meta has introduced a transformative update to Instagram, evolving the platform from a simple photo-sharing service into an always-on real-time location broadcaster via its...