Estonian artist Säm locked out of Facebook and Instagram after accounts hacked

Popular Estonian artist Säm lost access to both Facebook and Instagram accounts after they were hacked. While Instagram was quickly recovered, the Facebook account remains inaccessible. Säm reached out to followers for help and admitted missing Messenger most of all.

Estonian artist Säm has fallen victim to a social media hack, losing access to both their Facebook and Instagram accounts. The artist turned to followers for assistance after the breach was discovered.

Instagram access was restored relatively quickly, but the Facebook account continues to be locked. Säm noted that while living without Facebook itself is manageable, losing access to Messenger has been the most frustrating part of the ordeal.

«I can live without Facebook, but I would really like to be able to talk to people on Messenger,» Säm said, highlighting how the messaging platform has become a key communication tool separate from the social network itself.

The incident is a reminder of the growing threat of account hijacking targeting public figures, who often have large followings and verified profiles that make their accounts attractive targets for hackers. Säm's experience also illustrates how tightly personal and professional communication has become tied to social media platforms.