Instagram users worldwide are receiving unexpected password reset emails, and they should be cautious before clicking or responding, as cybercriminals may be exploiting the platform’s user base through a simple yet effective tactic.
Davey Winder, a senior contributor to Forbes and a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker, and analyst, said he was among those who received a legitimate-looking email on Friday, seemingly from Instagram, claiming the company had received a request to reset his account password.