Instagram Clarifies Origin of Suspicious Password Reset Emails

Instagram Addresses Concerns Over Suspicious Password Reset Emails

Instagram has recently clarified the source of the alarming password reset emails that many users received, stating that these were caused by a bug rather than a security breach. This announcement comes after a report surfaced suggesting that the personal data of 17.5 million Instagram accounts had been compromised and was being sold on the dark web. Instagram has assured users that the glitch has been resolved and systems are now secure.

Read more on X, where Instagram confirmed the fix of the issue. Last week, cybersecurity company Malwarebytes alerted users about sensitive information, including usernames, email addresses, and phone numbers of millions of Instagram users, allegedly being available for sale on darknet forums.

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Even though the situation has been addressed, it’s always wise to take precautions to protect your profiles online.

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