Increase in Instagram and Facebook Hacking Cases, Says Samvel Martirosyan

In recent days, there has been an uptick in hacking cases involving Instagram and Facebook, carried out by local skilled "hackers." Information security expert Samvel Martirosyan disclosed this on Facebook, noting that pages are stolen, followed by threats to publish private messages and demand money.

“In any case, let's reiterate a few important rules: a. Do not click on any links in emails purportedly from social media platforms. Important notifications will also come to you as alerts directly on the social media site. b. Passwords for social media and email must be unique and not repeated across different platforms. c. If you are savvy, enable two-factor authentication. After enabling it, don’t forget to write down and securely store the backup codes. I have a more detailed old video, but the advice is still relevant today: Watch here. d. If you have already been hacked, use this link for Instagram recovery: Recover Instagram, and for Facebook: Recover Facebook. e. Always take a deep breath before taking action, don’t rush. Thank you for your attention,” he added.