Instagram has assured users that their accounts are secure after a wave of suspicious password reset requests. The social media giant claimed there was no data breach, contrary to reports by Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, which initially revealed the leak of 17.5 million Instagram user details.
Malwarebytes stated that the breach included sensitive information such as usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more. However, Instagram denied any breach and stated that the issue was a technical problem allowing an external party to request password reset emails for some users.
According to Malwarebytes, the leaked data is available on the dark web and could be exploited by cybercriminals. The reported breach led to users receiving several emails from Instagram regarding password reset requests, which may have been phishing attempts or account takeovers.
In response to the incident, Instagram posted on X that users can ignore the recent emails requesting password resets, emphasizing that their accounts are secure. It is recommended that users update their passwords and consider enabling two-factor authentication to bolster their online security.
Instagram's denial of a data breach has raised concerns about the company's past data breaches. Reviewing login history in Meta's Accounts Center and using additional security measures can help protect user accounts from potential threats.
Malwarebytes stated that the breach included sensitive information such as usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more. However, Instagram denied any breach and stated that the issue was a technical problem allowing an external party to request password reset emails for some users.
According to Malwarebytes, the leaked data is available on the dark web and could be exploited by cybercriminals. The reported breach led to users receiving several emails from Instagram regarding password reset requests, which may have been phishing attempts or account takeovers.
In response to the incident, Instagram posted on X that users can ignore the recent emails requesting password resets, emphasizing that their accounts are secure. It is recommended that users update their passwords and consider enabling two-factor authentication to bolster their online security.
Instagram's denial of a data breach has raised concerns about the company's past data breaches. Reviewing login history in Meta's Accounts Center and using additional security measures can help protect user accounts from potential threats.
, like instagram says there was no breach but malwarebytes is all like "yeah bro we got 17.5 mil users exposed" 
, it's like they're not telling the whole truth or something, you know? and now these users are getting emails asking them to reset their passwords like it's legit 
, I'm low-key worried, i update my password every month already 
, but idk if that's gonna be enough with this going on 
I'm so relieved that Instagram is saying their accounts are secure, but I'm still on high alert after hearing about the leak of 17.5 million user details 
. It's crazy that some antivirus software company, Malwarebytes, initially reported a breach and then found out it was just a technical issue 
Anyway, I think Instagram is right to tell users to ignore those suspicious password reset emails and update their passwords instead 
. Two-factor authentication is always a good idea too - it's like adding an extra layer of security to your online life 
. Let's all be cautious online and look out for each other 
like they're trying to cover something up 
anyway, i'd rather be safe than sorry so i'm updating my password and enabling 2FA on all my accounts 
, I mean who needs password reset emails anyway? They're probably just spam 
. And let's be real, 17.5 million user details being leaked isn't that bad... we've all got our credit card info floating around the dark web by now 
. And what's a little phishing attempt when you can just click on every email and change your password on sight? 
It's like, Instagram said they're secure so I'm good 
. Plus, updating my password is just a minor hassle compared to all the other stuff I've got going on in life 
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, 17.5 million users affected? that's a lot... guess ill be updating my password & enabling 2FA just to be safe 
it's just too weird... i remember when these things first started happening like 5 years ago and now it feels like they're happening all the time 
anyway, i guess we should be glad that there was no actual data breach or something but still, you've got to wonder what's going on behind the scenes at instagram... 
. I mean, if an external party can just request password reset emails, that's a pretty big security risk in itself. And what about all those phishing attempts and account takeovers? That sounds like some nasty stuff to me 
. Have we learned nothing from other data breaches? I think it's time for them to be more transparent and proactive in addressing these kinds of issues 
no wonder there were suspicious password reset requests going 'round 
i'm surprised more people didn't get hacked already 
anyway, instagram's saying it was just a tech glitch and not a data breach, but idk if i believe that 
still gonna update my password and 2FA up, anyone else? 
gotta stay safe online! 
i mean im not saying its a breach or anything but come on instagram, show us u can do better than this 
, that way we can rest easy knowing our accounts are secure 
. also wonder what's going on with instagrams security, have they had any major breaches in the past? 
. It's good that they're recommending password updates and two-factor authentication, but why did it take them so long to address the issue in the first place? 
. i mean, what even is going on? shouldn't instagram be more upfront about their security issues? 
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. review your login history in meta's accounts center and get familiar with security measures - trust me, you won't regret it 
. Like, who doesn't trust their password reset requests to be legit? I mean, it's not like it's been done before... 17.5 million users and counting 
. Anyone need a password manager? And honestly, updating passwords and two-factor auth isn't exactly rocket science... just saying 