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 ...

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 ...

Instagram says password reset emails sent this week can be safely ignored No breach of Instagram's systems occurred and accounts remain secure Uncertainty surrounds how an external party caused mass ...

A wave of password reset emails went out to Instagram users around the world over the weekend. Instagram claims there was no data breach, but rather an abuse of its reset system. Even Android ...

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 ...

Instagram password reset emails: A growing number of Instagram users are being caught off guard by unexpected password reset emails, as cybercriminals appear to be exploiting the platform’s massive ...

Getting Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails? Don't Click Those Links The emails are part of a phishing campaign that potentially stems from a 2024 Instagram API leak. Instead, change your ...

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 ...

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Seems a lot of people got password reset requests from Instagram over the last few days, including several Verge staffers and members of their family. The email might look legit. It might even have ...

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