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\t\t<\/p>\n Instagram<\/strong><\/a> users are concerned after thousands of people received notifications of attempts to reset the passwords on their accounts.<\/p>\n The social media platform issued a statement on Saturday (January 10) responding to the concern voiced by thousands of people after they received notifications to reset their password, sparking concern and reports of a massive data breach.<\/a><\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe fixed an issue that let an external party request password reset emails for some people,\u201d Instagram said in a statement. They also confirmed that there was not a data breach, contrary to rumors online.<\/p>\n We fixed an issue that let an external party request password reset emails for some people. There was no breach of our systems and your Instagram accounts are secure. <\/p>\n You can ignore those emails \u2014 sorry for any confusion.<\/p>\n \u2014 Instagram (@instagram) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThere was no breach of our systems and your Instagram accounts are secure. You can ignore those emails \u2014 sorry for any confusion,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to see how to secure your account with two-factor authorization.<\/p>\n Instagram has been rolling out a new \u201ctimer\u201d symbol on Instagram Stories over the past few months and you might notice it pop up on your app. So, what does it mean? Find out!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n