The Instagram has a base of 400 million users and so far has not offered many improvements in security measures for fans of social networking, counting only with a password. Instagram now announced confirmation that Two-factor authentication is being distributed to users.
The two-factor authentication is a feature that is currently already common being offered by various online services. Consists of adding an additional layer of security to the account login process, ie two forms of authentication. The first is usually the password, and the second factor can be anything, such as a text message or a code that is sent to an e-mail.
In the case of Instagram, authentication tool allows users to check a phone number, and when someone tries to log into the account with an email and password, an authentication code sends an SMS to the phone number associated with the account. So, if a hacker is able to get your e-mail address and password, he would still be unable to enter the Instagram account -. Unless you can clone the phone
A report indicates that Instagram is also offering two factors to reset codes when users want to configure the new security feature. The purpose of this step is to still allow users access to their accounts if they lose the phone or the phone number authorized for the account.
As a social network photos, Instagram user can become the target with relative ease. With more and more celebrities and companies using the platform, the chance of someone spotting malicious image with such an attack is a major concern. The addition of two-factor authentication will greatly reduce the risk. It is not known for certain, however, when users can count on the news.
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