This is How to Keep Your Instagram Account Safe and Secure

JAKARTADAILY.ID – Instagram is a photo, video, and message-sharing application that is used by the community to connect with each other according to the same interests and interests.

The Instagram application is very popular among the younger generation. Instagram is used to capture special moments, connect with other users, and build relaxed conversations using features such as photos, videos, filters, comments, photo captions, emojis, and hashtags.

However, Instagram is also one of the social media that is prone to hacking and data theft. Instagram account hacking can happen when an attacker gains unauthorized access to a victim's Instagram account.

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In order to keep your Instagram account safe, Spokesperson for Cyber ​​and State Cryptography (BSSN) Ariandi Putra shared some tips that can be implemented.

1. Choose a strong password.

Use a combination of at least six numbers, letters, and special characters (such as !$@%), and avoid repetition.

2. Always routinely change passwords.

3. Enable two-factor authentication for added account security.

4. Make sure your email account is secure.

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Anyone who can read your email will likely also be able to access your Instagram account.

Change the passwords for all your email accounts and make sure none of the passwords are the same.

5. Log out from Instagram