Kartun Siber Eps.10 - Modus “Centang Biru” Instagram!

Summary

In this script, a person receives a suspicious email claiming to be from Instagram, asking them to verify their account in exchange for a blue checkmark. However, the email asks for sensitive information, such as a bank account number and PIN, which raises concerns. After checking with a friend, it is confirmed that the email is a scam. The friend advises reporting the email as spam, changing the Instagram password to a strong combination of letters, numbers, and symbols, and enabling two-factor authentication for extra security. The person decides to follow the advice to protect their account.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker has finished part of their work and is thinking about checking Instagram.
• 😀 They notice an email notification from Instagram about account verification for a blue checkmark.
• 😀 The email asks for personal information like a bank account number and PIN, which makes the speaker suspicious.
• 😀 The speaker doubts the authenticity of the email and thinks it might be a phishing attempt.
• 😀 They decide to check the email carefully and recognize that it is a fake Instagram email.
• 😀 The speaker's friend points out that this is a hacker scam, and they should avoid filling out the form.
• 😀 The friend advises reporting the email as spam and securing the Instagram account by changing the password.
• 😀 The speaker decides to follow their friend's advice to secure their account.
• 😀 The speaker feels relieved after following the advice and securing their Instagram account.
• 😀 The conversation ends with the speaker thanking their friend for the help.

Q & A

What is the main concern of the person in the script?

The person is concerned about receiving a suspicious email from Instagram, asking for account verification and personal details like PIN and bank account information, which they initially thought was legitimate.

Why does the person suspect the email is not from Instagram?

The person suspects the email is fake because the form in the link asks for a PIN and bank account details, which is unusual for Instagram's verification process. The email also looks different from the legitimate Instagram emails they are used to.

What action does the person decide to take after receiving the suspicious email?

The person decides to check the authenticity of the email and follows the advice of their friend to report the email as spam and secure their Instagram account by changing the password and enabling two-factor authentication.

What specific advice does the friend give to protect the Instagram account?

The friend advises reporting the email as spam, changing the Instagram password to a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols, and activating two-factor authentication for extra security.

What is the purpose of the phishing email in the script?

The purpose of the phishing email is to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive personal information, such as a bank account number and PIN, under the pretext of verifying their Instagram account for blue checkmark verification.

How does the person react when they realize the email is a phishing attempt?

The person is confused and worried, initially questioning why Instagram would ask for sensitive information and later realizing that the email is a phishing attempt after their friend points it out.

What makes the phishing email look suspicious to the person?

The email is suspicious because it asks for information that Instagram would never require, like a bank account and PIN. Additionally, the format and sender of the email are different from Instagram’s official communications.

Why does the email keep appearing even after the person marks it as spam?

The email continues appearing in the person's inbox because it is likely part of an ongoing phishing campaign, which keeps sending the fraudulent emails to deceive the person despite being reported as spam.

What role does the friend play in the script?

The friend acts as a helpful and supportive figure, providing guidance on how to handle the phishing attempt, helping the person understand the danger, and suggesting how to secure their Instagram account.

What lesson can be learned from this interaction in the script?

The lesson is to be cautious of emails that ask for personal and sensitive information, even if they appear to be from trusted sources. It's important to verify the legitimacy of such emails and take steps to secure online accounts when necessary.