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Instagram Password Reset Request Surge Sparks 17.5M Account Breach Controversy

Instagram denies a major security breach despite Malwarebytes claiming 17.5M accounts were compromised. Learn about the Instagram password reset request surge in 2026.

Jan 12, 2026

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Instagram Password Reset Email Glitch Hits Millions Amid 17.5M Data Leak Claims

Meta claims the recent Instagram password reset email wave was a fixed glitch, but new reports suggest 17.5 million accounts may have had their data leaked.

Jan 11, 2026