Instagram Password Reset Cyber Attack: Genuine Emails, Real Danger!

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News18•10-01-2026, 22:18
Instagram Password Reset Cyber Attack: Genuine Emails, Real Danger!
- •Instagram users are receiving genuine password reset emails, triggered by cybercriminals using leaked data.
- •Hackers exploit Instagram's automated system by generating reset requests, causing user panic.
- •The attack follows a data leak of 17.5 million Instagram accounts on BreachForums, leading to a wave of reset emails globally.
- •Cybersecurity experts warn against clicking links in unexpected reset emails; Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is crucial.
- •Users are advised to ignore unsolicited reset emails, enable 2FA, and verify account activity to prevent hacking.
Why It Matters: Beware of genuine Instagram password reset emails; enable 2FA and avoid clicking links without verification.
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