#socialmediasecurity — Public Fediverse posts

الاستيلاء على حسابات instagram

https://cybercases8.wordpress.com/2026/09/05/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%89-%d8%ad%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%aa-instagram/

هجوم التصيد AitM ضد حسابات TikTok for Business

https://cybercases8.wordpress.com/2026/08/30/%d9%87%d8%ac%d9%88%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b5%d9%8a%d8%af-aitm-%d8%b6%d8%af-%d8%ad%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%aa-tiktok-for-business/

Space Force official’s Instagram hacked with Iran propaganda https://www.byteseu.com/2071308/ #AntiUSPropaganda #CentralCommand #Conflicts #Cyberattack #dhnd #FbiDirectorKashPatel #HanoiHannah #InstagramHack #IranUSWar #IranianHackers #Israel #JohnBentivegna #MilitaryAccount #MissileUnits #OnlineAccounts #ProIranPropaganda #PropagandaBattle #SocialMediaBreach #SocialMediaSecurity #SpaceForce #surveillance #USIsraelIranWar #USMilitary #VietnamWar

https://www.europesays.com/africa/183951/ Teen Hacks Celebrity WhatsApp to Sell Porn in Delta #CelebrityHack #cybercrime #DeltaState #IGoSave #Nigeria #ParentalVigilance #Police #SocialMediaSecurity #StudentCrime #teenager #WhatsAppHacking

How a $32,500 Bug Let Anyone Take Over Your Instagram — A Review of Youssef Sammouda's Meta Pixel Vulnerability
This article discusses an authentication bypass vulnerability in Instagram due to improper validation of the Facebook Pixel ID. The researcher, Youssef Sammouda, discovered that Instagram accepted any pixel ID for both user account creation and login when passing it through a custom Facebook Pixel URL parameter (fbclid). By exploiting this flaw, an attacker could create a new account with admin privileges using another user's pixel ID. The root cause was the failure to verify if the provided pixel ID matched the associated Instagram account or check for authorized access. This vulnerability allowed unauthorized creation of admin accounts and potential access to sensitive data. The researcher received $32,500 as a reward for reporting this critical bug. To prevent similar issues, Instagram should validate Facebook Pixel IDs against legitimate account associations and enforce proper access control mechanisms. Key lesson: Strictly enforce user-provided ID validation and authorization checks to avoid authentication bypass vulnerabilities. #BugBounty #AuthenticationBypass #WebSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #Infosec

https://medium.com/@vivekps143/how-a-32-500-bug-let-anyone-take-over-your-instagram-a-review-of-youssef-sammoudas-meta-pixel-cc4b6295456a?source=rss------bug_bounty-5

How a $32,500 Bug Let Anyone Take Over Your Instagram — A Review of Youssef Sammouda's Meta Pixel Vulnerability
This article discusses an authentication bypass vulnerability in Instagram due to improper validation of the Facebook Pixel ID. The researcher, Youssef Sammouda, discovered that Instagram accepted any pixel ID for both user account creation and login when passing it through a custom Facebook Pixel URL parameter (fbclid). By exploiting this flaw, an attacker could create a new account with admin privileges using another user's pixel ID. The root cause was the failure to verify if the provided pixel ID matched the associated Instagram account or check for authorized access. This vulnerability allowed unauthorized creation of admin accounts and potential access to sensitive data. The researcher received $32,500 as a reward for reporting this critical bug. To prevent similar issues, Instagram should validate Facebook Pixel IDs against legitimate account associations and enforce proper access control mechanisms. Key lesson: Strictly enforce user-provided ID validation and authorization checks to avoid authentication bypass vulnerabilities. #BugBounty #AuthenticationBypass #WebSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #Infosec

https://medium.com/@vivekps143/how-a-32-500-bug-let-anyone-take-over-your-instagram-a-review-of-youssef-sammoudas-meta-pixel-cc4b6295456a?source=rss------bug_bounty-5

Learn How To See Who Screenshotted Your Public Snapchat Story

Snapchat is a popular media-sharing and messaging platform app that lets users share files like photos, videos, and texts. Each message is called a Snap, and they disappear after the receiving user views them. Stories can exist for up to 24 hours.

#snapchattips #socialmediaprivacy #snapchatstory #snapchathack #seewhoscreenshots #snapchatfeatures #socialmediasecurity #privacyonsnapchat #snapchatstories

https://www.startupeditor.com/........how-to-see-who-s

This is a pretty clever, and concerning, attack vector. Scammers found a security blind spot by hiding malware links in ad metadata, a place that seems to be invisible to X's filters. But the real issue is how they weaponized the platform's own AI, Grok, to legitimize the scam.
By simply asking the AI to reveal the link, they turn a trusted system account into a distribution channel. It’s a solid reminder that when we integrate AI so deeply into platforms, we also create new ways for people to exploit that integration.
TL;DR
⚠️ Scammers hide malware links in an ad's 'From:' metadata field.
🤖 They publicly ask Grok AI to identify the link from the ad.
🔓 Grok reads the hidden metadata and posts the malicious link in a reply.
🛡️ This bypasses filters and leverages the AI's trusted status to fool users.
https://hackread.com/scammers-exploit-grok-ai-video-ad-scam-x-malware/

#CyberSecurity #AI #ThreatIntel #SocialMediaSecurity

This is a pretty clever, and concerning, attack vector. Scammers found a security blind spot by hiding malware links in ad metadata, a place that seems to be invisible to X's filters. But the real issue is how they weaponized the platform's own AI, Grok, to legitimize the scam.
By simply asking the AI to reveal the link, they turn a trusted system account into a distribution channel. It’s a solid reminder that when we integrate AI so deeply into platforms, we also create new ways for people to exploit that integration.
TL;DR
⚠️ Scammers hide malware links in an ad's 'From:' metadata field.
🤖 They publicly ask Grok AI to identify the link from the ad.
🔓 Grok reads the hidden metadata and posts the malicious link in a reply.
🛡️ This bypasses filters and leverages the AI's trusted status to fool users.
https://hackread.com/scammers-exploit-grok-ai-video-ad-scam-x-malware/

#CyberSecurity #AI #ThreatIntel #SocialMediaSecurity

This is a pretty clever, and concerning, attack vector. Scammers found a security blind spot by hiding malware links in ad metadata, a place that seems to be invisible to X's filters. But the real issue is how they weaponized the platform's own AI, Grok, to legitimize the scam.
By simply asking the AI to reveal the link, they turn a trusted system account into a distribution channel. It’s a solid reminder that when we integrate AI so deeply into platforms, we also create new ways for people to exploit that integration.
TL;DR
⚠️ Scammers hide malware links in an ad's 'From:' metadata field.
🤖 They publicly ask Grok AI to identify the link from the ad.
🔓 Grok reads the hidden metadata and posts the malicious link in a reply.
🛡️ This bypasses filters and leverages the AI's trusted status to fool users.
https://hackread.com/scammers-exploit-grok-ai-video-ad-scam-x-malware/

#CyberSecurity #AI #ThreatIntel #SocialMediaSecurity

This is a pretty clever, and concerning, attack vector. Scammers found a security blind spot by hiding malware links in ad metadata, a place that seems to be invisible to X's filters. But the real issue is how they weaponized the platform's own AI, Grok, to legitimize the scam.
By simply asking the AI to reveal the link, they turn a trusted system account into a distribution channel. It’s a solid reminder that when we integrate AI so deeply into platforms, we also create new ways for people to exploit that integration.
TL;DR
⚠️ Scammers hide malware links in an ad's 'From:' metadata field.
🤖 They publicly ask Grok AI to identify the link from the ad.
🔓 Grok reads the hidden metadata and posts the malicious link in a reply.
🛡️ This bypasses filters and leverages the AI's trusted status to fool users.
https://hackread.com/scammers-exploit-grok-ai-video-ad-scam-x-malware/

#CyberSecurity #AI #ThreatIntel #SocialMediaSecurity

This is a pretty clever, and concerning, attack vector. Scammers found a security blind spot by hiding malware links in ad metadata, a place that seems to be invisible to X's filters. But the real issue is how they weaponized the platform's own AI, Grok, to legitimize the scam.
By simply asking the AI to reveal the link, they turn a trusted system account into a distribution channel. It’s a solid reminder that when we integrate AI so deeply into platforms, we also create new ways for people to exploit that integration.
TL;DR
⚠️ Scammers hide malware links in an ad's 'From:' metadata field.
🤖 They publicly ask Grok AI to identify the link from the ad.
🔓 Grok reads the hidden metadata and posts the malicious link in a reply.
🛡️ This bypasses filters and leverages the AI's trusted status to fool users.
https://hackread.com/scammers-exploit-grok-ai-video-ad-scam-x-malware/

#CyberSecurity #AI #ThreatIntel #SocialMediaSecurity

Social Media Hacks Surge in 2025.
- AI scams, deepfakes & phishing are hijacking accounts fast.
- 429M+ accounts breached even pros aren’t safe.
- Use strong passwords, 2FA, audit logins, and act fast.

#SocialMediaSecurity #CyberAlert #2FA #Deepfakes #Phishing #StaySafe #HackProof #InfoSec2025

Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/tips-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts/

Social Media Hacks Surge in 2025.
- AI scams, deepfakes & phishing are hijacking accounts fast.
- 429M+ accounts breached even pros aren’t safe.
- Use strong passwords, 2FA, audit logins, and act fast.

#SocialMediaSecurity #CyberAlert #2FA #Deepfakes #Phishing #StaySafe #HackProof #InfoSec2025

Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/tips-to-protect-your-social-media-accounts/

Social Media Security: Threats and Protection Methods

Social media security encompasses the strategies and practices designed to protect personal and organizational information shared on social media platforms

continuation of the article: 👉 https://denizhalil.com/2023/07/24/social-media-security-tips/

#cybersecurity #socialengineering #socialmediasecurity #malwareprevention #onlinesafety

Social Media Security: Threats and Protection Methods

Social media security encompasses the strategies and practices designed to protect personal and organizational information shared on social media platforms

continuation of the article: 👉 https://denizhalil.com/2023/07/24/social-media-security-tips/

#cybersecurity #socialengineering #socialmediasecurity #malwareprevention #onlinesafety

Facebook Flaws and Privacy Laws: A Journey into Early Social Media Security from 2009 – Source: securityboulevard.com https://ciso2ciso.com/facebook-flaws-and-privacy-laws-a-journey-into-early-social-media-security-from-2009-source-securityboulevard-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #SecurityBloggersNetwork #CyberSecurityPodcast #SocialMediaAwareness #cross-sitescripting #InformationSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityBoulevard #EarlySocialMedia #internetsecurity #datasecurity

Facebook Flaws and Privacy Laws: A Journey into Early Social Media Security from 2009 – Source: securityboulevard.com https://ciso2ciso.com/facebook-flaws-and-privacy-laws-a-journey-into-early-social-media-security-from-2009-source-securityboulevard-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #SecurityBloggersNetwork #CyberSecurityPodcast #SocialMediaAwareness #cross-sitescripting #InformationSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityBoulevard #EarlySocialMedia #internetsecurity #datasecurity

Facebook Flaws and Privacy Laws: A Journey into Early Social Media Security from 2009 – Source: securityboulevard.com https://ciso2ciso.com/facebook-flaws-and-privacy-laws-a-journey-into-early-social-media-security-from-2009-source-securityboulevard-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #SecurityBloggersNetwork #CyberSecurityPodcast #SocialMediaAwareness #cross-sitescripting #InformationSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityBoulevard #EarlySocialMedia #internetsecurity #datasecurity

Facebook Flaws and Privacy Laws: A Journey into Early Social Media Security from 2009 – Source: securityboulevard.com https://ciso2ciso.com/facebook-flaws-and-privacy-laws-a-journey-into-early-social-media-security-from-2009-source-securityboulevard-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #SecurityBloggersNetwork #CyberSecurityPodcast #SocialMediaAwareness #cross-sitescripting #InformationSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityBoulevard #EarlySocialMedia #internetsecurity #datasecurity

Concerned about Tumblr using your data for AI training? 🛑 Find out how to opt out and protect your privacy today! 🔐 Don’t let your data be exploited. #Tumblr #DataPrivacy #AI #CyberSecurity #PrivacyFirst #TechTips #SocialMediaSecurity

https://pupuweb.com/worried-tumblr-use-data-how-stop-prevent-opt-out-ai-training/

Concerned about Tumblr using your data for AI training? 🛑 Find out how to opt out and protect your privacy today! 🔐 Don’t let your data be exploited. #Tumblr #DataPrivacy #AI #CyberSecurity #PrivacyFirst #TechTips #SocialMediaSecurity

https://pupuweb.com/worried-tumblr-use-data-how-stop-prevent-opt-out-ai-training/

Concerned about Tumblr using your data for AI training? 🛑 Find out how to opt out and protect your privacy today! 🔐 Don’t let your data be exploited. #Tumblr #DataPrivacy #AI #CyberSecurity #PrivacyFirst #TechTips #SocialMediaSecurity

https://pupuweb.com/worried-tumblr-use-data-how-stop-prevent-opt-out-ai-training/

SYS01 InfoStealer Malware Attacking Meta Business Page To Steal Logins https://cybersecuritynews.com/sys01-infostealer-attacking-meta-business/ #InformationSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #cybersecuritynews #malwareanalysis #CyberSecurity #cybersecurity #Malware

SYS01 InfoStealer Malware Attacking Meta Business Page To Steal Logins https://cybersecuritynews.com/sys01-infostealer-attacking-meta-business/ #InformationSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #cybersecuritynews #malwareanalysis #CyberSecurity #cybersecurity #Malware

SYS01 InfoStealer Malware Attacking Meta Business Page To Steal Logins https://cybersecuritynews.com/sys01-infostealer-attacking-meta-business/ #InformationSecurity #SocialMediaSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #cybersecuritynews #malwareanalysis #CyberSecurity #cybersecurity #Malware

Avalanche Discord Compromised—Fake Token Scammers Strike Again - Following the hack of the Polygon Discord server, Avalanche’s official X account (... - https://news.bitcoin.com/avalanche-discord-compromised-fake-token-scammers-strike-again/ #socialmediasecurity #discordavalanche #userexperience #avaxtokenscam #cybersecurity #polygonbreach #discordhack #newsbytes1 #newsbytes #avalanche #phishing #scammers

Avalanche Discord Compromised—Fake Token Scammers Strike Again - Following the hack of the Polygon Discord server, Avalanche’s official X account (... - https://news.bitcoin.com/avalanche-discord-compromised-fake-token-scammers-strike-again/ #socialmediasecurity #discordavalanche #userexperience #avaxtokenscam #cybersecurity #polygonbreach #discordhack #newsbytes1 #newsbytes #avalanche #phishing #scammers

Avalanche Discord Compromised—Fake Token Scammers Strike Again - Following the hack of the Polygon Discord server, Avalanche’s official X account (... - https://news.bitcoin.com/avalanche-discord-compromised-fake-token-scammers-strike-again/ #socialmediasecurity #discordavalanche #userexperience #avaxtokenscam #cybersecurity #polygonbreach #discordhack #newsbytes1 #newsbytes #avalanche #phishing #scammers

Avalanche Discord Compromised—Fake Token Scammers Strike Again - Following the hack of the Polygon Discord server, Avalanche’s official X account (... - https://news.bitcoin.com/avalanche-discord-compromised-fake-token-scammers-strike-again/ #socialmediasecurity #discordavalanche #userexperience #avaxtokenscam #cybersecurity #polygonbreach #discordhack #newsbytes1 #newsbytes #avalanche #phishing #scammers

Instagram's companion app, Threads, embraces Twitter's strategy, imposing rate limits to counter increasing spam attacks, emphasizing the importance of user experience and content quality in social media platforms.

Read more: https://trendotech.com/2023/07/18/threads-emulates-twitter-imposes-rate-limits-for-spam-control/

#SpamControl #SocialMediaSecurity #ThreadsApp

Instagram's companion app, Threads, embraces Twitter's strategy, imposing rate limits to counter increasing spam attacks, emphasizing the importance of user experience and content quality in social media platforms.

Read more: https://trendotech.com/2023/07/18/threads-emulates-twitter-imposes-rate-limits-for-spam-control/

#SpamControl #SocialMediaSecurity #ThreadsApp

Instagram's companion app, Threads, embraces Twitter's strategy, imposing rate limits to counter increasing spam attacks, emphasizing the importance of user experience and content quality in social media platforms.

Read more: https://trendotech.com/2023/07/18/threads-emulates-twitter-imposes-rate-limits-for-spam-control/

#SpamControl #SocialMediaSecurity #ThreadsApp