Instagram users were spooked with rampant password reset emails
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News1812-01-2026, 12:48

Instagram Denies Data Breach After Password Reset Email Frenzy

  • Thousands of Instagram users received unsolicited password reset emails, sparking data leak concerns.
  • Instagram officially denied any data breach, attributing the emails to a technical issue allowing external password reset requests.
  • The company assured users that internal systems are secure and no data was exposed, advising them to ignore the emails.
  • A MalwareBytes report claimed 17.5 million Instagram users' data was obtained by cyber thieves, intensifying user alarm.
  • Users are advised to be cautious of suspicious links and enable two-factor authentication to protect their accounts.

Why It Matters: Instagram denies data breach despite widespread password reset emails, citing a technical glitch.

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