Oh, dear.
Instagram hacked. Sigh…They gotta get it together…
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) November 18, 2012
It seems Ms. Robinson Peete is not alone. Other Twitter users are reporting that their Instagram accounts were “hacked,” with vulgar pics displayed, as well. Was it hacking or were their accounts phished? Perhaps they either authorized an app to access their accounts or they entered their passwords somewhere that they shouldn’t have. Either way, users are less than thrilled, to say the least.
I was shocked at the sight of what I saw?“@hollyrpeete: Instagram hacked. Sigh…They gotta get it together…”
— Rethabile Legodi (@heartbile) November 18, 2012
You too? Thought it was just me. Smh~@hollyrpeete: Instagram hacked. Sigh…They gotta get it together…"
— Michelle K. (@ChelleHGRadio) November 18, 2012
@thekatiemorgan Grapevine is saying some Instagram accounts were hacked, so folks may want to change their passwords…
— MurrayH (@MurrayAHill) November 18, 2012
My @Instagram account was hacked & there is now an inappropriate photo as my profile pic. On my phone & computer it is normal. How to fix?
— Heather Sievers (@DiningInDisney) November 18, 2012
https://twitter.com/NikkiFabulous/status/270236524250034178
https://twitter.com/MrsMonica_R/status/270230332677160960
Dear friends who instagram better check ur accnt…sounds like lots of ppl got hacked last night. @emilyrsutton @lizdueweke @todayshow @GMA
— twilight N ?? ?? ??????? (@Twilightseven) November 18, 2012
https://twitter.com/RichelleCarey/status/270163612818108418
https://twitter.com/RichelleCarey/status/270160335414128640
@hollyrpeete @instagram my was hacked too!
— Lala (@glossyallday) November 18, 2012
https://twitter.com/Jessica6686/status/270191986722627584
Ms. Peete may defend the vulgar Eva Longoria, but she certainly didn’t sign up for posting porn on her Instagram. We hope she gets it cleared up soon.
I apologize for those who follow my @instagram account it was hacked in the most vile way. Been begging Instagram delete. Really disturbing
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) November 18, 2012
Audrey Irvine, from CNN, is having the same issue.
@hollyrpeete @instagram OMG my account was hacked too!! I changed my password but the vile images remain b #disgusted
— Audrey Irvine (@audreycnn) November 18, 2012
Ms. Peete isn’t pleased with Instagram’s response, or lack thereof.
Has @instagram put out a statement yet as to the Hack Job that went on this morning? @RichelleCarey @hollyrpeete
— NickeyG (@Nickeyg26) November 18, 2012
@GrandpapJoe @instagram beg/tell it don't matter if they don't respond. I am done with then. Unprotected
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) November 18, 2012
Hopefully, Instagram will clear up this issue swiftly. And, you know, respond to its customers. As of this posting, there is no reference on Instagram’s Twitter feed.
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