United Kingdom, Oct. 18 -- Meta is to block Instagram users from being able to screenshot photos or videos sent via DM.

As part of a series of new security features to safeguard young people online and following a rise in Sextortion scams, the social media app will prevent users from being able to screenshot or screen record 'View once' or 'Allow replay' images or videos in private messages.

Meta said: "This means that if someone sends a photo or video in Instagram DM or Messenger using our 'View once' or 'Allow replay' feature, they don't need to worry about it being screenshotted or recorded in-app without their consent.

"We also won't allow people to open 'View once' or 'Allow replay' images or videos on Instagram web, to avoid them...