“The power of Instagram is in how many followers you have – the more followers these brands can build, the more they can push other nefarious activity.” Stuart Dobbie, SVP of innovation at Callsign, warns that fraudsters target social media accounts in an attempt to steal confidential information. READ MORE: UKHSA issues update on Salmonella cases linked to Kinder products “Instagram scams are rampant right now, a result of its growing popularity and influence,” he said. Tom Gaffney, a principal security expert at F-Secure, believes that fake brand accounts, usually pushing counterfeit goods, may be responsible. Digital security experts have explained the warning signs to look out for to see if your profile has been accessed by someone else, and what to do if you find yourself in that situation, reports Daily Record. While you may think only Influencers with thousands of followers are vulnerable to cybercriminals, it can happen to anyone, and sometimes it's not always obvious that you've been hacked. Although the social media platform is all fun and games until your account gets hacked, that is. Instagram can be a great place to find the latest fashion, hilarious memes, and to connect with friends.
