How Did Actor Unni Mukundan Recover His Hacked Instagram Account?
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Key Takeaways
- Unni Mukundan successfully recovered his Instagram account.
- The account is now fully secure.
- Thanked the Meta team for their quick response.
- Emphasized the need for online safety.
- Encouraged followers to remain vigilant against suspicious activity.
Chennai, July 9 (NationPress) Renowned Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan has reported the successful recovery of his hacked Instagram account, confirming that it is now fully secure.
In his Instagram stories, Unni Mukundan stated, "I am happy to announce that my official Instagram account @iamunnimukundan has been successfully restored and is now completely secure. The situation has been effectively addressed, and I have regained full administrative control over the account."
The actor expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Meta team for their swift action, technical assistance, and unwavering support in resolving the issue and securing his account. He also thanked those who reached out to him with concern.
He remarked, "To everyone who stayed alert, avoided any dubious activities, and contacted me with concern - I am grateful for your trust, patience, and ongoing support. Let’s continue to stay vigilant and prioritize online safety. #AccountRestored #GratitudeToMeta #DigitalSafety #UnniMukundan"
It’s important to note that on Tuesday, Unni Mukundan had alerted his followers via his Facebook page that his Instagram account had been compromised.
The actor had posted, "My official Instagram account @iamunnimukundan has been hacked‼️ Any updates, DMs, stories, or content coming from that account are not from me — they are being sent by hackers. Please do NOT engage, click on any suspicious links, or share personal information in response to anything from that account at this time."
Famous for his roles in Marco and Malikkappuram in Malayalam as well as Garudan in Tamil, he further noted, "We’re collaborating with the relevant teams to resolve this matter. I will keep you all updated through verified channels. Thank you for your support and caution. #StaySafe #InstagramHack #ImportantUpdate."
Mukundan is among a growing list of celebrities who have faced social media hacking incidents this year.
Recently, actress Shruti Haasan also revealed that her X account had been hacked, warning her followers through her Instagram stories.
She mentioned, "Hi Lovelies, Just want to inform you that my Twitter account has been hacked. That is not me posting. Please do not interact with that page until I return."
This hacking incident occurred just a week after the recovery of National award-winning music director D Imman's X account, which had also been hacked earlier this year. Before that, actress and producer Kushbu also faced a similar situation but successfully retrieved her account thereafter.