DZWatch Exclusive – Instagram officials have issued a statement reassuring users that their accounts are secure, following reports of a potential data breach. The platform denies that its systems were compromised.
The clarification comes after cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes reported that an unknown group of hackers had allegedly stolen data from over 17 million Instagram accounts. The report claimed sensitive information, including usernames, email addresses, and phone numbers, may have been compromised.
However, Instagram maintains that there was no breach of their core systems. In a statement released earlier today, the company acknowledged that they had addressed a vulnerability that allowed a third party to request password reset emails for some users.
“We fixed an issue that let an external party request password reset emails for some people. There was no breach of our systems and your Instagram accounts are secure. You can ignore those emails – sorry for any confusion,” the statement read.
The platform’s swift response aims to quell growing concerns among its vast user base. Instagram is one of the world’s leading social media networks, boasting billions of active users globally.
While the company acknowledges the password reset issue, their firm denial of a system-wide breach suggests that the potential impact on user data may be limited. Instagram users are nevertheless advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited emails or password reset requests.
