How Hackers generate Instagram hacking links to hack Instagram (or other socials)

Have you ever wondered how hackers can hack into your social media accounts just by making you click on a link?

Hackers use various methods to hack social media accounts. Some of the common methods include:

1. Phishing: It is the most widely utilized tactic for breaking into social media accounts. The hacker uses email, text, or social media messaging to provide the victim with a link to a bogus login page. The moment the victim types their credentials, the hacker has a golden opportunity to steal them and access the account.

2. Social Engineering: The hacker utilizes social engineering, or psychological manipulation, to induce the victim to give sensitive information, such as passwords. To obtain a user's credentials, an attacker may pose as a trusted friend or acquaintance and send a message requesting them.

3. Bruteforce: An attacker using a Brute Force Attack relies on automated methods to repeatedly test every possible combination of a user's username and password. This approach often fails or takes too long to bear fruit. An attacker can guess a user's password by using data they already know about them, including their birthday, a pet's name, or the name of a loved one who recently passed away.

4. Keylogging: In this tactic, known as "keylogging," the hacker secretly installs software on the victim's computer that logs every key pressed on the keyboard. The hacker can now intercept the victim's login information as it is being entered.

5. Server-side attacks: Hackers can sometimes get access to user accounts by taking advantage of security flaws in social media networks. Bugs and faults in the software or insufficient protections on the side of the social media platform can both contribute to this vulnerability. It is important to note that these methods are illegal and unethical and should never be used without proper authorization and consent. It is essential to always use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious when opening suspicious links or messages to protect your social media accounts from hackers.

In this blog, we will focus on Phishing and social

Phishing and social engineering

Hackers use phishing to trick their targets into giving up sensitive information by sending them links to bogus login pages or websites via emails, texts, or social media messages that look completely real. The hacker's goal is to convince the victim to reveal their login information for the social media account they are trying to break into.

Since the phony login page or website can be made to look just like the actual one, it might be hard to spot when a user has been tricked by a phishing attempt. The hacker may also employ social engineering techniques to make the message appear urgent or vital, to prompt the target to take immediate action without fully considering the repercussions.

Phishing Tools (only for Educational Purposes)

• Zphisher

• Gophish

• Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET)

• Phishing Frenzy

Installing "Zphisher" And Creating That Instagram "Hacking Link":

Step 1: Open up Kali Linux and on the Kali-Linux terminal enter the following commands.

cd Desktop

git clone git://github.com/htr-tech/zphisher.git

cd zphisher

Step 2: To use the tool enter the following command.

bash zphisher

Step 3: Choose the option according to your need. Let's create a phishing page for Instagram. Choose option 2.

Step 4: You can see that there are four distinct designs available to entice the target. Any one of these choices will do. To select Option 1, for example, you would enter 1.

Step 5: Use social engineering to get the victim to click this link and enter their password.

Once the user enters the "user_id" and "password", the credentials will be reflected back into the terminal.

NOTE: This blog is for educational purposes only. Hacking and other illegal activities are strictly prohibited and can lead to serious legal repercussions. Phishing is a punishable offense and should be carried out under a controlled personal lab.

Make Yourself Safe:

Confirm the source: If you receive an email or message that looks like it came from a reputable firm or organization but you don't recognize the sender, proceed with caution. Do not proceed until you have confirmed the message is genuine and safe to open.

Verify the legitimacy of websites: Check the website's validity before inputting any personal information if you receive an email or message that contains a link to a website. A URL that begins with "https" rather than "http" is a hint that the website is encrypted and safe to use.

Use anti-phishing software: Install anti-phishing programs on your computer to assist identify and prevent phishing attempts. Be sure to regularly update your computer's anti-virus and anti-malware programs.

Enable two-factor authentication: Turn on two-factor authentication, which requires a second form of authentication, such as a code delivered to your phone, in addition to your password, to gain access to your online accounts.

Be cautious of requests for personal information: You should exercise caution whenever an unfamiliar entity seeks sensitive information from you, such as your login credentials or credit card details. No reputable business or organization would ever contact you by unsolicited email or text asking for such sensitive details.

Keep your software up to date: Maintaining an up-to-date software installation is essential, as security flaws are regularly patched in major releases.

NOTE: This blog is for educational purposes only. Hacking and other illegal activities are strictly prohibited and can lead to serious legal repercussions. Phishing is a punishable offense and should be carried out under a controlled personal lab.

HAPPY HACKING :)