Instagram reset email scare: 17.5M users affected; company issues clarification

Meta-owned Instagram has resolved an issue that sent out password reset emails. An external third party exploited a technical flaw, but Instagram's systems remain secure. Users can disregard these emails. This clarification follows reports of a data leak affecting millions of Instagram users. Security measures like two-factor authentication are recommended.

Instagram reset email scare: 17.5M users affected; company issues clarification
Meta-owned Instagram has resolved an issue that sent out password reset emails. An external third party exploited a technical flaw, but Instagram's systems remain secure. Users can disregard these emails. This clarification follows reports of a data leak affecting millions of Instagram users. Security measures like two-factor authentication are recommended.