What to Do When a Friend's SNS Account Is Compromised

When you receive messages from a friend through social media, it's hard to spot malicious intent because you trust them. The messages appear to come directly from them, and the conversation feels natural, making it difficult to tell the difference between genuine communication and activity from a compromised account. While casual conversation might seem harmless, scammers may try to trick you into installing suspicious apps or clicking malicious links. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself: • Verify any unusual requests by contacting your friend directly through another communication channel • Avoid clicking unfamiliar links or downloading apps from SNS messages • Report the compromised account to the platform right away If you suspect your friend's account has been hacked, encourage them to change their password and enable two-factor authentication as soon as possible.