Getting Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails

A data breach may have impacted up to 17.5 million Instagram accounts, revealing sensitive data including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. This type of data can be used by hackers to gain access to users’ accounts. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes, which first reported the breach, advised users to change their passwords in the wake of the breach or enable two-factor authentication (2FA). However, don’t click on unsolicited password reset emails.Some Instagram users appear to be receiving fake password reset emails—a common technique used in phishing scams. Meanwhile, several Reddit users have also posted screenshots of unprompted password reset requests in recent days. Has your account been impacted by the breach ?