An Instagram Data Breach Reportedly Exposed the Personal Info of 17.5 Million Users

breach, instagram, social media / January 11, 2026

Instagram data breach exposes info of 17.5M users, including usernames and emails, up for sale on dark web; risks include phishing and account takeovers. Malwarebytes ties breach to Instagram API from 2024. Users advised to enable two-factor authentication.

https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/an-instagram-data-breach-reportedly-exposed-the-personal-info-of-175-million-users-192105616.html

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