• iPhone
  • iPad
  • Watch
  • Hacks
  • Apps
  • Tips
  • How-To
  • Mac

What’s Hot:

  • iPhone 12
  • iOS 14
  • AirPods Studio
  • HomePod
  • Jailbreak iOS 14

Instagram’s New Recovery Feature Makes It Easier to Reclaim Hacked Accounts

Posted by Mahit Huilgol on Jun 17, 2019 in Hacks, News

Regaining access to the hacked Instagram account was one of the many struggles users faced with the platform. Instagram has finally decided to tackle the issue by making a series of changes. Last year, Instagrammers were stunned after they were automatically logged out of their account. It was alleged that Instagram accounts were getting hacked.

download instagram videos to iphone camera roll

The new changes are aimed at helping Instagram users regain access to their hacked accounts. As part of the effort, Instagram is offering a recovery tool that is built right into the app. The new feature will also work if the users are locked out of their account. The recovery tool asks users to enter other details like phone number and email address associated with your account. That being said, the new feature is currently in testing and will soon be rolled out for all Instagram users.

In the next step, Instagram will send a verification code to your email address or phone number. With the help of verification code, you can log in to your Instagram account while the hacker will lose access to the same.

Our Take

More than often Instagram account hacks are a painful ordeal for the user. Influencers and others with a large number of following might end up losing all that they have built over the years. It is good to see Instagram proactively dealing with the issue. Previously, the recovery codes were being sent to hackers email address (they changed it soon after hacking the accounts). The new tool addresses this issue and hopefully, it will be much more efficient than the previous methods.

It is also learned that hackers often target accounts with a shorter username. They change the user name and create a new account with the same username as the hacked account. Once this is done, the hacker sells the new Instagram account. Instagram is apparently tackling this issue by blocking the previously used username for several days. All said and done, these are good measures that will make hacking Instagram accounts more difficult in the future.

What do you think of the new way of reclaiming Instagram account? Do let us know in the comment section.

[via Motherboard]

Subscribe to iPhoneHacks Daily Newsletter

Sign up for our iPhoneHacks Daily newsletter to get the top Apple news stories delivered to your inbox.

  • Featured Stories

    • CES 2021: The Best MagSafe Accessories for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

      CES 2021: The Best MagSafe Accessories for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

    • The Best Apps for M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

      The Best Apps for M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

    • Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12 Pro Comparison: Which One to Buy?

      Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12 Pro Comparison: Which One to Buy?

    • What’s the Issue With WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy?

      What’s the Issue With WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy?

    • iOS 14 – iOS 14.3 Compatible Jailbreak Tweaks

      iOS 14 – iOS 14.3 Compatible Jailbreak Tweaks

  • Latest Posts

    • Apple Watch Can Help Detect COVID-19 at Least a Week before Symptoms Appear

      Apple Watch Can Help Detect COVID-19 at Least a Week before Symptoms Appear

    • Photos Show iPhone 5s Prototype in Never Seen ‘Slate Gray’ Colour

      Photos Show iPhone 5s Prototype in Never Seen ‘Slate Gray’ Colour

    • CES 2021: The Best MagSafe Accessories for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

      CES 2021: The Best MagSafe Accessories for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

    • Apple Starts Blocking Sideloading of iPhone and iPad Apps on M1 Macs

      Apple Starts Blocking Sideloading of iPhone and iPad Apps on M1 Macs

    • The Best Apps for M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

      The Best Apps for M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

  • Guides

    • iOS 14
    • iPhone SE 2020
    • Jailbreak iOS 14
  • Poll of the week!

    • Poll: How Satisfied Are You with iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro Battery Life?

      Poll: How Satisfied Are You with iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro Battery Life?

  • Follow iPhone Hacks

  • Home
    • Disclaimer

      This website is not owned by, is not licensed by nor is a subsidiary of Apple Inc. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. The content of this website is not supplied or reviewed by Apple Inc. All articles, images, logos and trademarks in this site are property of their respective owners. Please follow this link to read the complete disclaimer.
    • Contact Us

      • About iPhoneHacks
      • Advertise on iPhoneHacks.com
      • Contact Us

    Designed by Blog Consulting