Important Warnings from Sivas Cumhuriyet University
Sivas Cumhuriyet University (SCÜ) Faculty of Communication, Department of New Media and Communication Head Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sefer Darıcı made important statements about the developments following the restrictions on access to Instagram. Darıcı emphasized that users turning to methods such as VPN to bypass these restrictions, although providing a short-term solution, poses serious security risks in the long term.
Potential Dangers of VPN Usage
Darıcı stated that many users resort to VPN applications to access Instagram. However, he stated that some VPN applications not only provide access to banned sites, but can also engage in malicious activities such as stealing passwords from users’ phones and taking screenshots. This situation indicates that serious problems can arise for users.
“It Could Cause Serious Problems”
Darıcı stated that untrusted applications have the potential to take over accounts. “Users who try to access Instagram via VPN or other methods after restrictions can initially gain access. However, such applications can also bring other dangers in the background. Some VPN applications not only provide access to banned sites, but can also perform passwords and combination operations in the background or take screenshots of your phone. Therefore, you need to be careful about what programs you install. “Do not put your accounts at risk while trying to access Instagram,” he said.
“Your Accounts May Be Emptied”
Darıcı stated that looking for alternatives to access Instagram could lead users to face unexpected situations. “Although VPN may seem like a program that facilitates access, it can also be a malicious application that can perform operations in the background to empty bank accounts. “Such applications can try to access both your bank accounts and credit card information without you even realizing it,” he said.
“You May Find Yourself in a Situation You Never Expected”
Darıcı stated that one should be careful not only in terms of financial losses but also in terms of personal information. “There are many organizations that can use such applications for different purposes, such as a terrorist organization. Therefore, when looking for alternatives to access Instagram, you may find yourself in a situation you never expected. “You should pay attention to the permissions that the programs you install request and whether they are reliable,” he added.
