Summary
Instagram says it was not hacked after many users got emails asking them to change their passwords. The company explained that an outside group had tricked Instagram's system into sending these emails. Some cybersecurity experts believe the emails were linked to a hack involving the sale of user data.
Key Facts
- Instagram users received emails about password resets, causing confusion.
- Instagram claimed there was no breach of its systems.
- An external party caused Instagram to send legitimate password reset requests.
- Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes suggested the emails were related to a hack.
- Malwarebytes said the hack involved data from 17.5 million Instagram accounts.
- This data was reportedly being sold on a hacker forum.
- Some experts think the data is old and from public sources in 2022.
- Instagram advised users to change passwords directly on the app or website.
