INSTAGRAM’S NEW TOOL HELPS HACKED USERS REGAIN ACCOUNT ACCESS

Fri 16 December 2022:

Instagram, a platform for sharing pictures and videos, has stated that it will now assist users in regaining access to their hacked accounts.

Instagram.com/hacked is a new location where users can report and fix account access issues, the company announced in a blog post on Thursday.

If users are unable to log in to their accounts, they must go to Instagram.com/hacked on a mobile device or desktop browser.

They will be able to select if they think they have been hacked, forgot their password, lost access to two-factor authentication or if their account has been disabled.

Then the platform will guide them through a series of steps to help regain access to their accounts.

If someone has multiple accounts associated with their information, they will be able to choose which account needs support.

“We know losing access to your Instagram account can be stressful, so we want to ensure people have multiple options to get their accounts back if they lose access,” Instagram said.

The company also provides the option to choose two of your Instagram friends to verify your identity and get back into your account.

Instagram is also experimenting with new ways to prevent hacking on the platform.

It will deactivate accounts that its automated systems identify as malicious, including those that impersonate others and violate its Community Guidelines.

Furthermore, the blue verified badge for verified accounts will now be visible in more places across the platform, including Stories and Direct Messages.

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