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 ...

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 ...

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 confusion swept through Instagram’s global user base after many received unexpected emails urging them to reset their passwords. These messages arrived without any clear warning or ...

The Instagram data of more than 17.5 million users was exposed this week — triggering a barrage of ‘password reset attacks’. The attacks began on Friday night and multiple reports indicate the data is ...

Experts warn the breach has already moved from a passive data leak to active exploitation A MASSIVE data breach has exposed the personal information of about 17.5 million Instagram users. The breach ...

Despite rumors of a potential security breach after many Instagram users received unexpected password reset emails recently, the social media platform said there was no hack. According to a statement ...

Instagram says that although some users received suspicious-looking password reset requests, it has not been breached. That seemingly contradicts a Friday Bluesky post from antivirus software company ...

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 ...

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A MASSIVE data breach has exposed the personal information of about 17.5 million Instagram users. The breach has triggered a global surge in suspicious password reset attacks and put millions at risk ...

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 ...