In today’s time, almost everyone uses social media. Especially Instagram is quite popular among people. But as the use of Instagram has increased, the cases of hacking are also increasing. Many times the user does not know that his account has been hacked and his photos, messages and data have been received by someone else.
If your Instagram account is hacked, then there is no need to panic. By adopting some easy steps mentioned below, you can get your account back and can also save it from being hacked in future.
What to do first?
If you feel that your account is hacked, then first go to https://www.instagram.com/Hacked/. Select My Account was Hacked option here. After this, enter your username, email or mobile number. After this, Instagram can ask for an identity proof (such as video selfie). So that they can confirm that the account is yours.
Reset password
If the account is still connected to your phone number or email, then you can create a new password with the Forgot Password feature of Instagram. For this, you will be sent a password reset link.
Do this after getting the account back
Change the password immediately and keep a password that no one can understand easily. Turn on two-factor authentication (2fa), so that an extra code has to be inserted at the time of login. Remove unknown third-party apps from the account. Check your login activity and logout with unknown devices.
How to avoid hacking in future?
Never click on a fake link or suspicious message. Do not share your password with anyone. Keep changing passwords every few months. Keep a two-factor authentication start with an app like Google Authenticator.