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Instagram Addresses External Password Reset Issue, Confirms No Breach

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Instagram has confirmed that its systems were not breached despite users receiving unexpected password reset emails. These emails were the result of an external party exploiting a now-fixed issue. The company assures users that their accounts remain secure and that the reset emails can be ignored.

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