And finally, Instagram has created a resource page where you can learn how to protect yourself while enjoying your and your friends’ photos.
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On Thursday, Instagram added two-factor authentication to the social network, increasing security measures for their 600 million active users. From now on, every time you are signed out of Instagram, you will need both your password and the SMS code to log in.
Instagram 2FA does not use any third party app and we recommend users to switch to two-factor authentication on their Instagram account to keep it secure.
Twitter, Facebook and Google already offer two-factor authentication. However, even if the basis of the system is the same, each platform required users to do different things. But you have the option of tapping on them to reveal the photo or video if you’ve determined you’re not bothered by things like that (tip: probably read the caption to avoid unwanted triggers). According to Systrom, it’s anything considered graphic, violent or offensive.
The second big update is the broad release of two-factor introduction to all users.
Instagram hasn’t said when this new feature would be rolling out.
Instagram has started blurring out sensitive images shared on its platform. This would also happen on the feed or when you visit someone else’s profile. Users will report photos that they think warrant a cautionary screen, and then Instagram’s “review team” will decide whether to employ it.
Meanwhile, Instagram has also launched a site that gives you tips on how to keep yourself safe on the site. It will give users an access to tools such as account blocking, comment controls, photo tagging and more.
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While the latter isn’t yet available, two-factor authentication is now live on iOS and Android versions. There is plenty of content on the social media platform that fits the app’s “don’t spam or post nudity” policy but isn’t something people want their children to look at.
