Instagram users around the world got multiple password reset emails over the weekend. Instagram has now explained what really happened.

This ruse is particularly sneaky.

Massive Instagram data leak hits 17.5M users; leaked info includes emails and phone numbers, raising phishing and identity ...

Despite rumors of a potential security breach after many Instagram users received unexpected password reset emails recently, the social media platform said there was no hack. According to a statement ...

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 ...

The company also states that passwords do not need to be reset and users must simply disregard the message if it lands in their inbox. Speaking to Bleeping Computer, Instagram said: "We fixed an issue ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Olivia Brown, a threat analyst at Socket Security, has ...

Last Friday, a report from Malwarebytes claimed that data from nearly 17.5 million Instagram accounts is being sold on the dark web. The report cited multiple user reports claiming suspicious password ...

(RTTNews) - Instagram (META) has insisted its systems were not breached after large numbers of users received unexpected emails asking them to reset their passwords. The company said it had fixed an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

Your inbox chimes. An email from Instagram appears, bearing all the official hallmarks of authenticity—the verified domain, the proper formatting, the security@mail.instagram.com sender address.

Instagram shared a new update on X which announces that the password reset issue that has been widespread is now fixed and is no longer a problem. According to the company, the issue stems from an ...