Network sources report that the social network Instagram is testing a new method for restoring user accounts. If now you need to contact the network security service to restore your account, then in the future this process is planned to be significantly simplified.
To restore your account using the new method, you will need to provide personal information, including your mobile phone number or email address. After this, the user will be sent a generated six-digit code, which must be entered into the appropriate form.
According to available data, users will be able to regain access to their account even if the attackers have changed the name and contact information specified on the profile page. This was achieved by introducing a ban on the use of changed contact information as a means of restoring access for a certain period of time. Simply put, even after changing the contact information, the old data will be used for some time to restore the account. This will ensure that the user experiencing the issue can regain access to their Instagram account.
It is currently unknown when the account recovery feature will become widespread, but username blocking is already available for all Android and iOS devices. The introduction of a new function will allow users to independently restore access, reducing the number of calls to the security service. Of course, this will not reduce the number of account hacks, but it will make the process of restoring access much faster.
Source: 3dnews.ru