Not Data Breach: Instagram Clarifies Password Reset Emails Result Of Technical Issue
Instagram has clarified that the widespread concern regarding the alleged data breach of over 17.5 million accounts was the result of a technical issue and not a data breach.
In a statement on social media platform X, Instagram said that it has fixed the issue that let an external party request password reset emails for some people.
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“There was no breach of our systems and your Instagram accounts are secure. You can ignore those emails — sorry for any confusion,” the Meta-owned platform added.
The clarification comes amid users across several countries reported receiving unexpected emails asking them to reset their Instagram passwords, prompting fears of a massive data breach or compromise.
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On Friday, cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes linked the password reset activity to an alleged data breach involving millions of Instagram users, causing panic among the users.
