If reading all of this concerns you, there are things you can do to protect your own Instagram account from being hacked. You should ensure that your password is unique and strong. The strongest passwords are 11 characters long or longer and use a combination of lower-case letters, upper-case letters, numbers, and symbols. You should also avoid using the same password for all of your accounts. Otherwise, once one is hacked, everything else could be too. Another way to protect your account is by enabling 2FA — two-factor authentication. This means that every time you log on, you’ll receive a unique one-time passcode as an SMS before you can access the account. You should also make sure that you update your software and apps frequently. Software updates aren’t just for new features, they also patch vulnerabilities that could be exploited. You should also limit how many third-party services you use.