Instagram password reset surge: Protect your account
A recent surge in unsolicited Instagram password reset emails is alarming users, as some are legitimate requests triggered by others, aimed at tricking recipients into making mistakes.
Are you receiving emails to reset your Instagram password? Check one thing carefully
In January 2026, millions of Instagram users received password reset emails while a database containing personal information of 17.5 million users appeared on hacker forums, but Meta denies any breach, attributing it to old data and a technical problem.
Are you receiving emails to reset your Instagram password? Be sure to check one thing
In January 2026, millions of Instagram users received email reset requests amidst reports of a data breach involving personal information of 17.5 million users, which Meta claims is due to old data and a technical issue.
What is the story behind the recent Instagram hack?
Millions of users received password reset emails from Instagram amid rumors of a data breach affecting over 17.5 million users, with reports indicating that this data was sold on the dark web.
If you received such an email from Instagram, do not click it under any circumstances
Users have been reporting a surge in suspicious password reset emails from Instagram, coinciding with the leak of a database containing information on 17.5 million accounts on a dark web forum.
Instagram speaks out after claims 'security breach affected 17 million accounts'
Instagram denies a security breach affecting 17 million accounts amid reports of suspicious password reset emails sent to users.
Millions of Instagram account details leaked as users asked to reset passwords
Millions of Instagram users are warned about leaked account details after receiving unexpected password reset emails, prompting caution against potential cybercriminal exploitation.