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 ...

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Instagram refuted the speculations of data leakage, but noted that an anomaly in their system to allow external third-party vendor to send a reset password alert.

Instagram users worldwide are receiving unexpected password reset emails, and they should be cautious before clicking or responding, as cybercriminals may be exploiting the platform’s user base ...

Many Instagram users recently received password reset emails even though they never tried to change their password. This sudden message worried people, and many feared that their accounts had been ...

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 ...

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 ...