Instagram Denies Breach Amid Dark Web Data Sale Claims

Instagram says you can ignore those password reset emails — but a security firm claims 17.5 million account details are already for sale.

Instagram announced password reset emails were triggered by an 'external party' but claims no system breach occurred. Malwarebytes reported 17.5 million Instagram account details (usernames, addresses, phone numbers, emails) were found on the dark web.

Instagram posted on X: "This issue has been resolved and there was no breach of our systems." Meta has not publicly clarified the incident or responded to requests for comment.