Here's how scammers are targeting Instagram users using fake copyright notices

Cybercriminals have found a new sophisticated way to target Instagram users through an email phishing scam. According to Paul Ducklin, a cyber security researcher at Sophos, cybercriminals are using fake copyright infringement notices as bait for Instagram users. Phishing is a trick used by scammers to trick potential victims in revealing sensitive information through fraudulent messages, and dubious login pages. The scammers extract sensitive information such as email, date of birth, location, and phone number through malicious links and gain full access to the victims’ account. It should be noted that Instagram influencers and creators often have their email ID attached to their profiles, making them more susceptible to getting scam emails highlighting copyright infringement. How does this scam work? Hackers sent fake copyright notices through email and asks the victim to “prove innocence” by providing a link to object to the “complaint.” The security firm highlights that Instagram users are receiving a message on their account that reads, “Hello, …We recently received a complaint about a post on your Instagram. Your post has been reported as infringing copyright. Your account will be removed if no objection is made to the copyrighted work. If you think this determination is incorrect,…
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