Social media accounts hacked with porn images

Thursday, 20 January 2022 06:30

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Several social media accounts in Switzerland have been hacked and child pornography images uploaded onto unsuspecting users’ timelines.

In April last year the details of around one and a half million Facebook and Instagram users in the country was stolen.

Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram reported some account owners to US law enforcement agencies – who then pass on the information to Swiss officials.

Most of the victims live in canton Sankt Gallen. The police say it’s important to make a report if your account has been affected. If you don't, you may be investigated yourself.

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