{"id":1226,"date":"2019-08-27T18:15:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T12:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kratikal.com\/blog\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2026-05-21T15:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:44:33","slug":"instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Phishing Attack: How It Works and How to Stay Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Key Takeaways Section | Threatcop Brand Style -->\n\n<style>\n.threatcop-summary {\n    border: 1px solid #2f80ed;\n    background-color: #f2f7ff;\n    padding: 20px 24px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n}\n.threatcop-summary h3 {\n    margin-top: 0;\n    color: #2f80ed;\n    font-size: 20px;\n}\n.threatcop-summary ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 10px 0 0;\n}\n.threatcop-summary li {\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"threatcop-summary\">\n    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <ul>\n        <li>Attackers target Instagram users with fake login alerts, copyright notices, and account recovery scams.<\/li>\n        <li>Many phishing emails imitate official Instagram branding and use urgent language to trigger panic.<\/li>\n        <li>Fake login pages often use HTTPS certificates to appear legitimate and steal credentials.<\/li>\n        <li>Two-factor authentication reduces the risk of account takeover after credential theft.<\/li>\n        <li>Users should verify domains carefully and avoid clicking unexpected account security links.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instagram users are being targeted with fake login attempt warnings and two-factor authentication codes to make the phishing attack appear more believable.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" 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Attack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack\/#Instagram_Has_Faced_Phishing_Attacks_Before\" >Instagram Has Faced Phishing Attacks Before<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack\/#How_to_Prevent_an_Instagram_Phishing_Attack\" >How to Prevent an Instagram Phishing Attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack\/#How_do_I_know_if_an_Instagram_login_alert_email_is_a_phishing_attempt\" >How do I know if an Instagram login alert email is a phishing attempt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack\/#Does_a_green_padlock_mean_a_website_is_safe\" >Does a green padlock mean a website is safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/instagram-users-targeted-in-a-new-phishing-attack\/#What_should_I_do_if_I_clicked_a_link_in_a_phishing_email_but_did_not_enter_my_password\" >What should I do if I clicked a link in a phishing email but did not enter my password?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyber attackers deploy phishing attacks to lure victims into revealing their sensitive information through fraudulent websites they control. This is done through social engineering techniques and messages that appear to come from a legitimate authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Attackers_Deploying_the_Instagram_Phishing_Attack\"><\/span>How Are Attackers Deploying the Instagram Phishing Attack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers send phishing emails that appear to be fake Instagram login alerts. These alerts trick victims into believing someone has tried to log in to their account. Attackers then ask victims to confirm their identity through a fake sign-in page linked in the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fake page also includes a code presented as a second authentication code to confirm identity. Once the victim lands on the phishing page, they see a perfectly cloned Instagram login page. This page carries a valid HTTPS certificate and displays a green padlock, so the victim has no reason to doubt its authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The emails used in this Instagram phishing attack look identical to Instagram&#8217;s official messages. They appear legitimate and do not raise obvious alarm bells, apart from a few punctuation errors and a missing space before the word &#8220;Please.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key loophole is in the browser&#8217;s address bar. Instead of showing instagram.com, the attackers use a .CF domain. That detail alone can save you from falling victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Has_Faced_Phishing_Attacks_Before\"><\/span>Instagram Has Faced Phishing Attacks Before<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not the first time Instagram users have been put at risk. In May 2019, news surfaced about an unsecured Instagram database found publicly exposed on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leak came from an unprotected database hosted on an Amazon Web Services bucket. It exposed over 49 million records of Instagram influencers, including brands, celebrities, and food bloggers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pTtJDXrmhbA\/XYxsTG_-KiI\/AAAAAAAAIgw\/kpH9CZdYth8x09eWW4teYRNpFrE1LMZTwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/ig-fake.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram Phishing Attack \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Source: Digital Information World)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_an_Instagram_Phishing_Attack\"><\/span>How to Prevent an Instagram Phishing Attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your Instagram credentials are stolen or your account is hacked, and you still have access, start by checking whether your actual email address and phone number are still linked to the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to your profile, select Edit Profile, and scroll to the bottom to check your email address and phone number. If your details have been swapped with those of an attacker, enter your correct information right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change your password by following Instagram&#8217;s instructions. This will automatically log out all devices currently signed in to your account, then let you log back in securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few more steps that help with phishing attack prevention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revoke access to any suspicious third-party apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never enter your login credentials on any page other than instagram.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even if a green padlock is visible, always check whether the domain is the real one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying alert while using the internet is the first step in preventing <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/prevent-phishing-attacks\/\">phishing attacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-14575 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-14575.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-14575.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-14575.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-14575.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-14575.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1779356393\"><div id=\"sp-ea-14575\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_an_Instagram_login_alert_email_is_a_phishing_attempt\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-145750\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse145750\" aria-controls=\"collapse145750\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How do I know if an Instagram login alert email is a phishing attempt?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse145750\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14575\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-145750\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Check the sender's email address first. Official Instagram emails come from @mail.instagram.com. Also check the link in the email before clicking. If it does not point to exactly instagram.com, it is likely a phishing attempt. You can also log in to Instagram directly and check Settings &gt; Security &gt; Login Activity to verify.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_green_padlock_mean_a_website_is_safe\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-145751\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse145751\" aria-controls=\"collapse145751\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does a green padlock mean a website is safe?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse145751\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14575\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-145751\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0No. A green padlock only means the connection is encrypted. It does not confirm that the site is legitimate. Attackers can get free SSL certificates to display the padlock on fake pages. Always check the full domain in the address bar.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_I_clicked_a_link_in_a_phishing_email_but_did_not_enter_my_password\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-145752\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse145752\" aria-controls=\"collapse145752\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What should I do if I clicked a link in a phishing email but did not enter my password?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse145752\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14575\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-145752\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0You are likely safe, but do not ignore it. Avoid entering any credentials on the page you landed on. Scan your device for malware, since some phishing pages attempt to run scripts in the background. Monitor your account activity closely over the next few days<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyber attackers are deploying phishing attack for luring victims into revealing their sensitive information through fraudulent websites that they control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cyber-attacks","category-social-engineering"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Instagram Phishing Attacks Work and How to Stop Them<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Protect yourself from Instagram phishing attacks! 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