Hackers have been making a fortune hijacking corporate and individual Instagram accounts and demanding a ransom. They have been helped by the fact that Instagram's method of getting an account back after it had been stolen was a bit tricky, so some big corporates had been paying up.

The new 'instagram.com/hacked' support page on Instagram's website allows users who have had their accounts compromised to report the issue and take steps to regain access to their accounts.

When accessing the new page, users can select from a list of options to indicate the specific issue they are experiencing, such as being hacked, forgetting their password, losing access to two-factor authentication, or having their account disabled. From there, users will be guided through a series of steps to help them recover their account.

Instagram is expanding access to a feature that allows users to regain access to their accounts using multiple methods. Instagram users can now ask their friends to verify their identity to help in this process.

Instagram is also testing new ways to prevent hacking on its platform before it happens. The company already has automated systems to detect and remove accounts determined to be malicious.

Instagram is changing how it displays verified badges on its platform. The company will now display the blue verified badge for verified accounts in more places across the platform, making it easier for users to quickly determine if the account they're interacting with is legitimate. The verified badges will now be visible in Stories and DMs, and will also be featured in the Feed in the future.