Many of us use social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Although we use these apps every day, some people still question their safety. Still, we receive suspicious emails and spam messages that can make us feel uneasy about our safety. Instagram is growing rapidly and releasing new updates every day. Some users still have questions about security.
Celebrities and influencers who claim
that their Instagram accounts were hacked are a great example. It doesn't just
happen to them. These issues are not unique to them. Instagram introduced
two-factor authentication features to address this issue. This feature will
ensure that your account is secured with additional security.
You will be frustrated and afraid if
anyone tries to log into your account without your permission. You would search
desperately for a solution if you find yourself in one of these situations.
Suppose you have received an Instagram
message indicating that they had detected a suspicious login attempt. We want
to inform you that this blog has the answer. Today's blog will discuss why this
happens, how to fix it, and what steps you can take in the future. We will now
dive right into the solution.
Is there a possible cause for this problem?
Is it confusing you to see what's happening
with your Instagram account? Is it confusing why Instagram displays "We
detected an unusual login attempt"? Don't worry; we got you. Let's first
discuss what "suspicious login attempts" means to you.
Instagram will notify you if it
suspects that your login activity is suspicious and wants to ensure your
account is safe. These are the reasons Instagram sends you this notification.
1.
Sign-in attempts that are
unusual
Instagram would flag a suspicious
login attempt if you or someone attempted login from a different place than the
one used. Instagram can't distinguish if someone is trying to log into your
account. This message will be displayed as soon as you open Instagram. This
notification message will be sent regardless of whether you are the one who logs
in from a different place. If it's not you and someone else, you have a
problem.
2.
Unauthorized users may attempt
to log into your account.
If you have not tried to log into your
account, there's a chance that someone else has. This could be an attempt to
hack it. Don't panic. This is not a problem that you are alone in. We have seen
many Instagram accounts being hacked. This notification is a sign that you need
to protect your account. We will be discussing this in the next section.
3.
Have you ever used a VPN?
This is the third reason why Instagram
might show you this message if you try to log in using a VPN. The reason is the
change in your IP address. Instagram considers suspicious activity as any
sudden IP address change to one that is not from the same country. Tap on That
Was Me in the Instagram message to determine if this is the case.
These are the main reasons you receive
this notification. You don't need to worry or panic if you are dealing with the
second reason. You must act quickly if you can relate to the first reasons.
Let's now see what we can do to resolve this problem quickly.
How to fix suspicious login attempts on
Instagram
Let us first tell you that it's
possible to protect your account. We will walk you through the steps and
explain how to avoid this problem in future days. Let's get to the point.
Step 1: Open Instagram on your
smartphone. This notice will appear if you have already logged in to your
account.
It reads like this: "We detected
an unusual login attempt. Please let us know if you are attempting to log in to
your account. We will also hold details like the time, date, and name of the
device.
Step 2:
There are two options at your screen's bottom. You can tap on this is my
option if you are the one who logged into your account. Tap on this wasn't
my option if you suspect someone else tried to log in.
Step 3: Tap on this was not my
option to take you to the tab to modify your password. You can then create a
new password. You should make sure that your password is strong and difficult
to guess.
That's it. You can change your
password, even if they log in to your account.
