Instagram Users Hit with Passwords Reset Emails After Account Details Leaked

Meta denies data breach of 17.5 million users; asks users to ignore password reset emails

In 2021, Facebook, another Meta company, reported that data of over 350 million users had been exposed from publicly accessible profiles but not breached. Data breaches at other major social media platforms, X and LinkedIn, were reported in 2018 and 2021, impacting billions of users.

Instagram Password Reset Attacks — Users Must Check 1 Thing Now

Instagram users urged to ignore suspicious password reset emails after data breach fears

Millions of Instagram users have been urged to stay vigilant after reports emerged of unexpected password reset emails, raising fears of a possible data...

Did My Instagram Just Get Hacked? Social Network Responds to Data Breach Concerns With Statement | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Instagram users are concerned after thousands of people received notifications of attempts to reset the passwords on their accounts. The social media platform issued a statement on Saturday (January 10) responding to the concern voiced by thousands of people after they received notifications to reset their password, following reports of a massive data breach. Keep reading to find out more… “We fixed an issue that let an external party request pa…

Getting Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails? Don't Click Those Links

The emails are part of a phishing campaign that potentially stems from a 2024 Instagram API leak. Instead, change your password directly from the IG app and consider enabling 2FA.

Instagram 'security breach' addressed by firm as millions 'sent password reset emails'

Instagram has denied claims that more than 17 million users had their data stolen, after millions unexpectedly received password reset emails following reports of a major security breach