Fuite de données Instagram, environ 17,5 millions d'informations d'utilisateurs exposées

BlockBeats News — On January 11, according to reports from Engadget citing security firm Malwarebytes, Instagram experienced a data breach affecting approximately 17.5 million users. Sensitive information including usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses was exposed.

The relevant data has been sold on the dark web or used for phishing attacks and account takeovers. Malwarebytes stated that this incident may be related to an API exposure issue at Instagram in 2024. Affected users have been frequently receiving password reset emails in recent days. As of now, Meta has not released an official statement. Security institutions recommend users enable two-factor authentication (2FA) and change their passwords.