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How to Recover a Hacked Instagram Account

If your Instagram account has been hacked and your password and email has changed, don’t panic. Follow the steps below to recover your Instagram account or feel free to reach out to Hacked.com if you need additional assitance. Stay Calm and Avoid Common Mistakes In moments of stress, it’s easy to make mistakes that could…
Facebook and Instagram Down, Users Frustrated Worldwide

In an era where social media connects billions daily, outages like the one currently affecting Facebook and Instagram have ripple effects across the globe. As of this morning, users from various regions began reporting issues accessing their accounts, posting updates, or even refreshing their feeds on both platforms. The outages appear widespread, leaving many to…
California’s Attorney General No Longer Aids in Recovering Hacked Facebook Accounts

Since we discovered in 2021 that California’s Attorney General Consumer Complaint form could help individuals and businesses escalate issues related to hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts to Meta Inc., the usage of the form has grown significantly. This method has seen success in the past, providing a glimmer of hope for those locked out of…
New Instagram Phishing Warning with Subject VERlFY – Meta

Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to manipulate and deceive in an increasingly sophisticated digital landscape. A recent phishing campaign aimed at our company’s Instagram profile, @Hackedcom, illustrates the ingenuity and specificity that these criminals are employing. The Deceptive Email Hello Dear @hackedcom, [email protected] Your account has been reviewed by us, and you have been…
Facebook Was Down, But Was It Hacked?

Facebook is having a brutal week. First, a whistleblower issued damning testimony about the company’s already questionable integrity. Now Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Occulus services were inaccessible on October 4th 2021. The cherry on top? Reports have begun surfacing that hackers have made off with the data of 1.5 billion users, and they’re selling it…
Facebook’s Recovery Options for Hacked Users Are Worst in Class: 2021 Report

We have examined our data from the past year, and among our 523 clients, most are struggling to recover their Facebook & Instagram accounts. It does seem like Facebook has completely abandoned user support the past year: Instagram is no better, but that’s not a surprise since it is owned by Facebook Instagram states that…
How to Spot the Instagram Copyright Infringement Scam

Like viruses, hackers and phishers are constantly evolving to stay alive. The Instagram copyright infringement scam is the latest proof. They will do whatever they can to convince you to fork over your valuable account credentials. Their latest attempt is to trick you into believing you’ve infringed on copyright. Let’s look at this growing phenomenon…
What You Need to Know About the Terms of Use Update From Instagram

People all across social media have been worried about the latest terms of use update from Instagram. The update became effective on December 20, 2020. Let’s take a look at what’s causing people the most concern. Instagram Gets (Sort of) Honest About How They’re Using You If you’ve watched the Netflix movie The Social Dilemma,…
How to Manage Your Privacy Settings for Social Media

Your online privacy settings are often ignored and forgotten, but they can be important to hide certain personal information you don’t want everyone to see. Companies are constantly buying your information from social media services. Hackers and cybercriminals can use your personal information to target you or a friend. Below is a guide for managing…
How to Delete Social Media Accounts: Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat

How do you remove or suspend your social media account like Facebook? We have created a guide that will teach you how to delete common social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat: How to Delete Facebook To delete or deactivate your Facebook, log into your account, then go to your settings page. You…
How to Secure Your Instagram Account

The following steps will help you keep your Instagram account safe. Turn on Instagram 2FA Two-Factor Authentication is an important part of your account’s defense against hackers. It requires the user to have access to a certain app or phone number every time they log in. While it can be inconvenient, it’s also a relatively…
The Worst Insecure Social Media Platforms for Children and Adults

After dealing with a significant variety of cases from our clients over the past six months, we have acquired extensive knowledge of how easy it is to recover a hacked account or take-down prohibited materials on the various social media platforms – including those frequented by children. I’m personally terrified at the ease in which a…
Which Social Media Services Are Best for You?

Social media services aid global connectivity. But, they also come with risks. We trust social media providers with our data, and they must do their best to protect us from bad actors. But, which social media services do the most to protect users from harassment and abuse? 1. Twitter Twitter is a microblogging service used…
How to Remove Unwanted Pictures From Instagram

Instagram allows people to post and share pictures with friends, fans, and family. That connectivity comes with risks. Bullies or criminals can misuse and share private and personal images across the platform. What if this happens to you? What do you do about it? Here are the best ways to get pictures removed from the…