Instagram reassures users that their accounts remain secure after widespread reports of unsolicited password reset emails. Concerns arose when an antivirus company indicated that data on approximately 17.5 million users, including usernames and email addresses, was circulating online for sale. Instagram confirmed that the email issue was due to an external party triggering reset requests, clarifying that there was no breach of internal systems. “You can ignore those emails,” said Instagram.
Instagram reassures users that their accounts remain secure after widespread reports of unsolicited password reset emails. Concerns arose when an antivirus company indicated that data on approximately 17.5 million users, including usernames and email addresses, was circulating online for sale. Instagram confirmed that the email issue was due to an external party triggering reset requests, clarifying that there was no breach of internal systems. “You can ignore those emails,” said Instagram.