Security News

Instagram boots ad partner for location tracking and scraping stories
2019-08-09 13:07

A “preferred Facebook Marketing Partner” is alleged to have tracked millions of Instagram users' locations and stories.

Ireland Assessing Minors' Profiles on Instagram
2019-07-22 16:33

Data Scientist Files Reports With European RegulatorsIreland's Data Protection Commission says it is "assessing" a report concerning minors who have business profiles on Instagram that may expose...

Instagram bug could have allowed anyone to take over your account
2019-07-15 18:06

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.

Researcher Bypasses Instagram 2FA to Hack Any Account
2019-07-15 15:53

An independent researcher earned a $30,000 bug bounty after discovering a weakness in the mobile recovery process.

Instagram Account Takeover Vulnerability Earns Hacker $30,000
2019-07-15 12:42

A researcher claims to have received $30,000 from Facebook after discovering a critical vulnerability that could have been exploited to easily hack Instagram accounts. India-based bug bounty...

This Flaw Could Have Allowed Hackers to Hack Any Instagram Account Within 10 Minutes
2019-07-15 09:03

Watch out! Facebook-owned photo-sharing service has recently patched a critical vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to compromise any Instagram account without requiring any interaction...

Instagram asks bullies, ‘Are you sure you want to say that?’
2019-07-10 10:33

A new anti-bullying feature uses AI to recognize mean words in comments and warns users before they post them.

Crave that Instagram verified badge? Don’t fall for this login-stealing scam
2019-07-01 10:13

It's yet another way to trick Instagram users out of their login credentials. Don't fall for it, lest your account be hijacked!

Scammers Prey on Instagram Vanity and ‘Verified Account’ Status
2019-06-27 19:23

Hackers are stealing Instagram credentials through a tricky phishing scam that asks victims to apply for exclusive verified account status.

Instagram Chief Insists It Doesn't Spy on Users
2019-06-26 04:39

Instagram doesn't snoop on private conversations as part of its advertising targeting strategy, the head of the popular social media site said in an interview Tuesday. read more