Instagram data breach reportedly exposed the personal info of 17.5M users
4 months ago
- #Cybersecurity
- #Data Breach
- Instagram data breach exposed personal info of 17.5 million users.
- Leaked data includes usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses.
- Data is reportedly for sale on the dark web and could be used for cybercrimes.
- Breach discovered during routine dark web scan, linked to a 2024 Instagram API exposure.
- Users receiving password reset emails; potential for phishing or account takeovers.
- Meta has not yet released an official statement regarding the breach.
- Recommendations: enable two-factor authentication, change passwords, and review logged-in devices.