Some of us depend on our social media for our daily bread. For an instant, "I get most of my clients for my Photography Business" through my Instagram page, so getting my Instagram account taken over by hackers will give me a sleepless night.
So if you are in the same shoes as mine and you want your Instagram account protected from hackers, then this information is for you.
So what can you do to protect your Instagram account from being hacked?
Well, the best way to protect your Instagram or any other social media account is by using strong defense. So in this article, I will be sharing the below three ways to protect your account from getting Hacked.
How do I make my Instagram account secure?
Step 1: The first defense to protect your Instagram or any other social media account is to use a strong password. Using a strong password protects your account against hackers who use a fishing attack to steal people's login credentials. I use Password Managers to keep my passwords.
According to Victor Giros, the GDI foundation security researcher. "You don't need to remember your passwords there, are password management apps (Keeper Password Manager) that allow you to access your passwords on your desktop and mobile phone even when you're not connected." Again use a unique password for each of your accounts. It will make it more difficult for hackers to access your information.
Step 2: The second defense to protect your Instagram or any other social media account is by activating two-step identity verification. Two-stage identity will add an extra layer of protection against any hacker to your account. This feature is a multi-step process that requires users to confirm their identity through a security code. In that order, if you log into Instagram from an unknown device, you will be asked to enter the code and confirm that you are the rightful owner. The below steps will guide you on how to activate a two-step Instagram identity.
I. On your Instagram page click on the 3 line upload like the below :
viii. It will automatedly link you to the Authenticated App , Then click on Okay.
x. Two-factor Authentication has successful been added to my Instagram account. Click on Done
xii. You can use the same steps if you prefer WhatsApp instead of the Authenticated App (But make sure you have WhatsApp installed on your device to receive the otp code from Instagram).
Step 3: The last defense to protect your Instagram or any other social media account is by being aware of suspicious Instagram DMs or any suspicious email. Make sure you check the authenticity of any links in your DMs before you click on them and never share your personal information. Instagram recently shared a warning via its @creators account about Instagram’s increased phishing efforts .
Conclusion
The above steps should help you protect your Instagram or any other social media account from hackers again always check the legitimacy of the emails you receive (sender name, email address and internet address attached to it) and never give your password to someone you don't know to protect yourself from possible fishing attacks. You can follow us on Instagram @Regcollinstv for security tips. Cheers'!!!