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Is your Instagram account safe? 5 ways to protect it from hackers
Instagram is a hotspot for creators, brands, and everyday users — which also makes it a favourite target for hackers. From phishing scams to compromised third-party apps, threats are everywhere. The good news? Keeping your account secure doesn’t take much. Here are five simple steps to lock down your Insta and stay one step ahead of cyber creeps.
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Turn on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
This adds a second layer of security. Even if someone gets your password, they can’t log in without a verification code sent to your phone or authentication app.
This adds a second layer of security. Even if someone gets your password, they can’t log in without a verification code sent to your phone or authentication app.
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Use a Strong, Unique Password
Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts. Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters. And change it regularly — especially if you’ve reused it elsewhere.
Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts. Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters. And change it regularly — especially if you’ve reused it elsewhere.
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Watch Out for Phishing Links
Instagram DMs and emails can be traps. Never click on suspicious links claiming you’ve violated guidelines or won something. Always verify messages from official @instagram.com emails.
Instagram DMs and emails can be traps. Never click on suspicious links claiming you’ve violated guidelines or won something. Always verify messages from official @instagram.com emails.
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Revoke Access to Suspicious Third-Party Apps
Go to Settings → Security → Apps and Websites. Remove any services or apps you don’t recognise or no longer use — they could be leaking your data.
Go to Settings → Security → Apps and Websites. Remove any services or apps you don’t recognise or no longer use — they could be leaking your data.
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Monitor Login Activity
In Settings → Login Activity, check for unfamiliar devices or locations. If anything looks odd, log out of all sessions and change your password immediately.
In Settings → Login Activity, check for unfamiliar devices or locations. If anything looks odd, log out of all sessions and change your password immediately.
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