Instagram hack affects 6 million accounts

This week we already talked about the existing security problems on Instagram. The reality is that the problems seem to be much more serious than previously thought. Since a massive hack has been uncovered that already affects about 6 million accounts on the social network. And the data from these profiles is circulating on the network.

Instagram hack affects 6 million accounts

It has been said that 1, 000 verified celebrity accounts are affected, but that number is nothing compared to the other 6 million affected accounts. In addition, the data can be acquired by anyone on the network, just pay $ 10. So the risk is more than remarkable.

User data circulates online

Just hours after this hack became effective, the Doxagram database could be found. In it , each of these accounts is sold for just $ 10. It appears that the database is no longer available, or at least is no longer visible. But, during the time that it has been, millions of people have been exposed.

The social network has already announced that they have taken measures to avoid this type of security problem. Although it is unknown if there are accounts that have been stolen after the data was published online. At the moment, Instagram is still investigating all this problem to find out its origin.

It is recommended that all users with an Instagram account change their password. And bet on a strong password or bet on two-step authentication. Since in this way, if they achieve our password, it will not be enough since they will need the physical phone to access our Instagram account.