OGUSERS
Wtch This: Unravelling the Mystery Behind a Secret YouTube URL
Go and replace “watch” in any YouTube video URL with “wtch” and see what happens. I set out to find why.
The Media’s Backdoor to Facebook That Scammers Use to Verify Accounts
Alleged “ghost agencies” advertise their privileged access to the “Facebook Media Partner Portal” for sale to scammers.
Here's the Cease and Desist Facebook Sent to 'OG' Account Thieves
The cease and desist tells recipients to not use Facebook's or Instagram's services "for any reason whatsoever," according to a section obtained by Motherboard.
Instagram Unmasks High Profile 'OG' Account Stealers, Threatens to Sue
The action centres around the OGUsers community. It is highly unusual for social media companies to publicly announce that it has identified the real names of pseudonymous users.
Infamous Forum For Instagram Hackers Gets Hacked by Other Hackers
Hackers hacked the OGUSERS forum and published its database in another hacker forum.
Scammers Are Filing Fake Trademarks to Steal High-Value Instagram Accounts
Scammers don't only hack Instagram accounts. Sometimes they just provide Instagram with some paperwork.
Hacker Takes Over Pro Wrestler's Twitter Account, Protests Motherboard Investigation of Social Media Account Hacking
A member of OGUSERS hacked the pro wrestler Adam Cole with the goal of selling his Twitter account.
Admin of Forum Where Users Trade Stolen Instagrams: Hacking Is ‘Not Our Problem’
Members of a forum where people trade stolen Instagram and other social media accounts react to Motherboard’s investigation.