Instagram launched a feature that will help users know if their account has been hacked. In addition, it provides recommendations to avoid security problems. It is about Security Checkup , a tool that works within the application of the social network for iOS and Android.
The new Instagram feature focuses on a series of tweaks and best practices to avoid security issues. These range from checking login activity to updating account recovery data.
With the security check, users will be able to automatically check for unknown logins or if their phone number or email address is wrong. If the situation requires it, they can take action directly from the app.
Instagram aims to prevent hacks
Although Security Checkup is a wizard that guides the user, from Instagram they also want to make sure that users take into account some additional security recommendations. For this they have created the list shown below.
Enable two-factor authentication. The company says that in the coming months some countries will be able to use this feature with WhatsApp numbers. Update phone number and email. This data allows the user to recover the account in case it has been hacked. Bear in mind that Instagram will never send private messages requesting personal information. Report questionable content and accounts. Users can report posts that violate the conditions of the social network directly from the application. Enable the login request from the two-factor authentication settings. In this case, if someone decides to log in, a notification will be sent to the mobile to authorize the new device. In addition, the Instagram team ensures that they have made a important update in the support section , so that users can find the most recent information.
The application will allow you to quickly know the status of the reported content, as well as identify if any of the user's publications have violated the rules of Instagram and how it is possible to appeal the decisions.
