Many users say they received multiple emails prompting them to reset their passwords, despite not requesting any changes. The messages appear to come from Instagram itself, warning that “Instagram has ...

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...

The company claims there was no breach of its systems. The company claims there was no breach of its systems. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as ...

If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you're not alone. Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, initially reported that there was a data breach revealing the ...

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Meta has moved to explain why Instagram users have reported receiving a deluge of password reset emails, amid fears they had their personal details leaked. Cyber experts originally reported that ...

Experts warn the breach has already moved from a passive data leak to active exploitation A MASSIVE data breach has exposed the personal information of about 17.5 million Instagram users. The breach ...