LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Instagram users are being warned of phishing emails that urge them to reset their password. The email sent by scammers is meant to trick users into thinking they’re hacked, ...

If your inbox suddenly shows an Instagram "Reset your password" email you never requested, you are not alone. A wave of unexpected reset messages is hitting people right now, and attackers are betting ...

If you got an unexpected email from Instagram asking you to reset your password last week, you weren't alone. Users received these emails starting around January 8, but parent company Meta has not ...

WASHINGTON — If you’ve received a “reset your password” email from Instagram recently that you didn’t request, you’re not alone, and according to the company, your account is not compromised. Over the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

Instagram is addressing confusion after some users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails in recent days. In a statement posted on X on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the social media platform ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Instagram is addressing confusion after some users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails in recent days. In a ...

PCWorld reports that recent Instagram password reset emails were legitimate, not phishing attempts, despite widespread user confusion about potential account hacks. Security researcher Troy Hunt ...

If you’ve received an Instagram password reset email, claiming that you requested it, you should ignore it. Malwarebytes reports that cybercriminals stole Instagram account details for 17.5 million ...

If you received an Instagram password reset email when you didn’t request one, you’re not alone. Many Instagram users received an email over the last few days that was due to an issue with an external ...