Data from millions of Instagram accounts leaked; if you receive a password reset message, don't make this mistake..

If you use Instagram, be careful! Recent reports indicate that data from approximately 17.5 million Instagram accounts has been leaked. Following this data leak, a large number of users are receiving emails and notifications related to password resets. If you receive such a message without requesting it, be immediately cautious.

According to cybersecurity experts, this is directly related to account hacking, where users are being misled in an attempt to gain control of their accounts. Importantly, the emails sent in these cases appear completely legitimate and come from an official Instagram ID, making it easy for users to fall into this trap. Let's learn more about this issue.

First, understand what a password reset attack is:
According to media reports, data from 17.5 million Instagram accounts is available on an online platform called BreachForums. Following this, hackers have adopted a new method, which is being called a password reset attack. In this method, hackers don't directly try to change your account password, but instead send a password reset request through Instagram.

When users receive this email, they mistakenly assume it's a genuine security alert from Instagram and click on the reset password link. This single mistake puts the account at risk, and in many cases, hackers gain complete control of the account.

What to do if you receive such an email and how to keep your account safe?
If you haven't requested a password change yourself, it's best to ignore this email. You can also enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to make your account even more secure. With this feature enabled, even if a hacker obtains your password, they will still have to pass an extra security check before they can log in to your account.

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