Instagram to blur nudity and issue warnings; Measures taken to prevent sexual exploitation

A large group operates by creating accounts to lure victims, including underage girls. In response, Instagram announced a series of new security measures to protect its users, particularly teenagers, from sexual exploitation scams.

The platform will no longer allow screenshots or screen recordings of images or videos sent via direct messages. New updates will include options such as allowing content to be viewed only once or replayed only once.

Instagram recently launched a specialized “Teen Account” safety feature aimed at younger users. These new features are part of this initiative. The platform also placed restrictions on who can contact teens through these accounts.

Instagram is taking new steps to make it harder for teens to send follow requests to suspicious accounts, especially newly created ones. When private messages are sent from accounts in other countries, Instagram issues a security alert. The platform also plans to hide the follower lists of teenage accounts with suspicious profiles.

A new feature to blur nudity will also be introduced. Photos containing nudity sent in private chats will be automatically hidden, and this feature will be enabled by default for teen users. The platform will also warn users of the risks of sharing private images before sending them.

In the meantime, Meta has already started working with governments in various countries to prevent other forms of exploitation.

In India, they developed a program in partnership with the central government. As part of efforts to protect against online fraud and promote secure digital transactions, a campaign called “Scam Se Bacho” (Avoid Scams) was launched.