Instagram has faced a big issue with hacked accounts, but now they’re taking steps to help users recover their accounts more easily. They’ve added a feature that lets you recover your account through email or phone number. They even created a new page, instagram.com/hacked , to assist with various account access problems, like getting back into a deactivated account or dealing with lost passwords and two-factor authentication.
To recover your hacked account, simply visit www.Instagram.com/hacked on your computer or phone’s browser. You’ll then be asked what problem you’re facing: compromised account, forgotten password, lost two-factor authentication, or a disabled account. Follow the instructions given to reclaim access to your account. If you have multiple linked accounts, you can choose which one needs help. It’s a straightforward process to keep your account safe and secure!
This new process will hopefully make those kinds of moves a thing of the past
Additionally, Instagram says it’s addressing another major issue often associated with hacked accounts: username theft. Because accounts that have short or original names are considered valuable and desirable, they often face a disproportionate amount of hacking attempts. Hackers will often change a username in order to scoop it up for a fresh account or sell it on shady forums.
