Summary
- The dark web is littered with stolen Instagram credentials after hackers exploit vulnerabilities in accounts.
- Illicit activities abound on the dark web, including the selling of stolen Instagram credentials.
- Data breaches occur through phishing attacks, malware, third-party app breaches and brute-force attacks.
- Once hackers get hold of the credentials, they can use them for financial fraud, identity theft and reputational damage.
- To safeguard credentials, users must introduce strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication and be alerts to any phishing attempts.
- It is recommended that users check their passwords have not been compromised on sites such as Have I Been Pwned.
- If credentials are stolen, immediate action should be taken to reset passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
By Fromdev Publisher
Original Article