Instagram data breach scare: Over 17 million users hit by sudden and unexpected password …

Synopsis Last week, several Instagram users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails, sparking concerns of a possible data breach. The users were asked to reset their Instagram passwords not initiated by them and the concerns drew more attention after Malwarebytes claimed the activity was linked to a breach associated with 17.5 million Instagram users. Meta has denied these claims. Reuters Over the past week, Instagram users across multiple regions reported receiving password reset alerts which were not initiated by them. Were 17 million Instagram accounts compromised in a recent security incident? Concerns surfaced last week after several users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails, triggering fears of a possible data breach. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes suggested the activity was connected to an incident that exposed data linked to nearly 17.5 million Instagram users globally. Meta, however, has rejected these claims, stating that its systems were not breached and that user accounts remain secure, dismissing reports of a large-scale data exposure. According to Malwarebytes, the purported leaked data included usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. “Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more,” Malwarebytes claimed. “This data is
Read More