Spotify Wrapped has now become an annual tradition. The hype to tell everyone which artists you listen to is great every year. Whether someone really cares is another matter. Following Spotify, Instagram Wrapped now appears. Via this new ‘Instagram app’ you can see who has viewed your profile the most and who has blocked your account. This all seems well and good, but downloading Instagram Wrapped comes with its share of risks.
This is evident from research by Heart of the Netherlands. They asked expert Carlijn Bekker from SOSOCIAL for explanation. Bekker warns everyone about the dangers of ‘pointless’ sharing of data and points out the possible dangers when using Instagram Wrapped.
Developer Instagram Wrapped unknown
It might be nice to know who your stalkers are on Instagram, but at what cost? At the time of writing, Wrapped for Instagram ranks fifth in the list of the top free apps in the App Store. However, Bekker recommends not downloading the app. ‘The app was not made by Meta, the company behind Instagram. The developer of Instagram Wrapped is unknown,” says Bekker.
The app gives you an annual overview of your Instagram year, but it is not at all clear whether this data is correct. ‘It is not known what happens to your data and whether the information is correct. We know nothing about the company, and there is a high risk that something will happen to your information and data.’
Solution is simple
Have you already downloaded Instagram Wrapped and are you now starting to sweat all over the place? Bekker knows the solution: ‘I recommend removing the app immediately and changing your password. It is also smart to turn on two-step verification so that you are more protected. However, I don’t expect your account to be hacked immediately.’
2023-11-09 08:37:23
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