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Instagram Users Hit with Passwords Reset Emails After Account Details Leaked
The breach exposed usernames, emails, and phone numbers of 17.5 million users, with threat actors exploiting the data to send unsolicited reset emails from Instagram's domain.
- This past week, a dataset exposing 17.5 million Instagram users surfaced on dark web forums, Malwarebytes confirmed.
- An API-related exposure dating to 2024 is believed to have allowed access to Instagram records, and the dataset was reportedly published by hacker Solonik.
- Researchers found the leak includes usernames, email addresses, phone numbers and partial physical addresses, and unsolicited reset emails have been sent from Instagram's authorised email since January 8, 2026.
- Experts warn threat actors may use leaked contact details to trigger account recovery processes or mask targeted phishing against Instagram users.
- Meta has not issued an official statement amid the incident, while Instagram users report confusion and widespread speculation about a system glitch or phishing campaign.
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Instagram Data Breach: Security Breach Exposes Personal Data of 17.5 Million Accounts; Users Receive ‘Password Reset’ Emails | 📲 LatestLY
Millions of Instagram users have been warned to be on the lookout for suspicious password reset emails following an unconfirmed data breach. Users have reported receiving multiple password reset emails without requesting one. The reset links appear to be sent from a legitimate Instagram email. 📲 Instagram Data Breach: Security Breach Exposes Personal Data of 17.5 Million Accounts; Users Receive ‘Password Reset’ Emails.
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Millions of Instagram account details leaked as users asked to reset passwords - Birmingham Live
Instagram users have been warned not to click or respond to suspicious emails
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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