Instagram adds support for third-party two-factor authentication apps, About This Account, and Request Verification. The photo-sharing network has been a victim of a widespread hacking campaign that left thousands of users locked out of their accounts. Users can apply for verification directly through the app to get the blue verified badge. The feature will allow Instagram users to see details for users with large followers, including when they joined the platform, where they are located, the ads they are running, and their social connections, in order to determine the authenticity of a given account.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2018/08/secure-instagram-account.html