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Hackers are taking over Instagram accounts using phishing attacks — how to protect yourself
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Copyright violation scams continue to be a problem for Instagram users which is why you should take action now to protect your account.

Received an email about getting verified on Instagram? It’s a phishing scam
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new phishing campaign impersonating Instagram is stealing credentials and personal information from users trying to get verified on the platform.

How to hide likes on Instagram
By Dale Fox published
Wondering how to hide your likes on Instagram? All it takes is a few taps.

How to change your username on Instagram
By Dale Fox last updated
Wondering how to change your Instagram username? It's easy, using either the app or a desktop browser.

These 'Instagram apps' promise free followers but steal your account info instead
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Instagram users are being tricked into exposing their credentials by malicious apps offering free followers and likes.

How to delete an Instagram account
By Millie Davis-Williams published
Have you decided to say goodbye to Instagram for good? No problem — we can show you how to delete your account in a few simple steps.

Facebook is now Meta — why the name change?
By Imad Khan published
Facebook has now renamed its umbrella company Meta in what Mark Zuckerberg refers to as part of a new mission for his company around the 'metaverse.' But there's more to it.

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp back online after massive outage — what we know
By Imad Khan published
For billions of users, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Oculus VR are back up after a major outage on October 4 made the services inoperable for six hours.
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