Instagram is beefing up its platform, using new tools that will combat malicious accounts. It also has new recovery tools for hacked accounts. While Instagram has the usual security features like two-factor authentication, it aims further by even offering a complimentary security check of your account. Today, it announced a new set of security features and even an account recovery hub that will help beef up the security on the platform. In order to allow users quick aid when hacked, the platform is launching a new hub that can be found at Instagram.com/hacked. This hub should be accessed if you lose access to your account for any reason. When navigating to the hub, users will be asked to run through a set of instructions. By going through these steps, Instagram states that you should be able to gain access to your account without issue. This will even work with information that is associated with multiple accounts. Those that want a bit more security can always use Instagram’s new feature that allows you to request help from friends. By using this option, friends will need to confirm your identity, once that is complete, you will have the option to reset your
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Instagram makes retrieving hacked accounts easy with new recovery tools
