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17.5 Million Instagram Users' Data Exposed in Breach

1/11/2026

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A data breach exposed 17.5 million Instagram users’ data, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, and emails, the photo-sharing service operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., and is linked to a 2024 Instagram API incident, according to Malwarebytes.
Users have received multiple password reset requests.
Malwarebytes warns the leaked data could enable phishing or account takeovers.
Meta has not commented on the incident.

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Story summary

A data breach exposed 17.5 million Instagram users’ data, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, and emails, the photo-sharing service operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., and is linked to a 2024 Instagram API incident, according to Malwarebytes.
Users have received multiple password reset requests.
Malwarebytes warns the leaked data could enable phishing or account takeovers.
Meta has not commented on the incident.