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Kaycee Hill

Instagram denies data breach of 17 million users after password reset email wave — here's what to do next

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Instagram users across the platform received unexpected password reset emails over the weekend, triggering widespread alarm about a potential security breach. The unsolicited requests arrived in inboxes without warning, and according to Malwarebytes, 17.5 million users are affected.

Social media exploded with speculation that Instagram had been hacked, with users questioning whether their accounts and personal information had been compromised. Instagram has since responded to the concerns, clarifying that no data breach occurred and that the issue has been resolved.

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