By: Peter
Although extremely uncommon, it is quite possible to get hacked by replying to an Instagram direct message (DM).
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Hackers can access your Instagram account or personal data using several techniques, such as phishing scams, malware, and social engineering techniques.
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Phishing messages sometimes invite you to click on a link or submit personal information while pretending to be from a reliable source, like a friend or a well-known company.
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A bad link can then download malware onto your device and give the hacker access to your data, including login passwords, photographs, and more if you click on it.
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Social engineering tactics involve manipulating you into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that give the hacker access to your account.
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