Robert Downey Jr.’s Instagram Hacked

Celebrity hacks are increasing by the day, even as companies try to implement more security measures. After Twitter CEOJack Dorsey’s account got hackeda few days back, it looks like Robert Downey Jr’s Instagram has now been hacked.

While we’re not aware as to who hacked the famous actor’s Instagram account, the hackers made a post on his feed about a giveaway, which is most likely fake. Moreover, the hackers also posted a number of giveaways on Robert Downey Jr’s Instagram Stories, in an attempt to make it look like the actor was giving away iPhones, MacBooks, and even Tesla Model X cars, among other things. They have even added the giveaways to RDJ’s highlights on Instagram.

According to a Twitter post from Bosslogic, the hackers changed Robert Downey Jr’s recovery email on Instagram, which would make it incredibly difficult for his social media team to try and regain access to the account.

So apparently the hackers changed@RobertDowneyJrrecovery email on@instagramso if there is anyone that works there can help him?

— BossLogic (@Bosslogic)September 6, 2019

In a subsequent tweet, Bosslogic claims that RDJ’s team has gotten a handle on the situation, but it remains to be seen exactly how the hackers managed to gain access to the celebrity’s account in the first place.

Akshay Gangwar

Greetings, tech titans and fellow literary time-travelers! I’m Akshay, your tech-whisperer and Harry Potter’s number one stalker – seriously, don’t ask me how many times I’ve read those books; it’s borderline unhealthy.

Working in the tech journalism industry since 2016, I have 7 years of experience covering everything from technology news, to well-researched resource articles. Now the Content Strategist at Beebom, I often pen down op-eds for our website, sharing expert commentary on the latest in technology, AI, and electric cars.

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