Instagram Fixes Password Reset Glitch – No Accounts Hacked

Instagram has stamped out a sneaky bug that let outsiders trigger password reset emails for certain users. The social media giant assures everyone: your accounts are safe, with no system breaches.

Got a Weird Password Reset Email? Don’t Panic!

If you recently received a random password reset email from Instagram, you can safely ignore it. Instagram apologised for any hassle caused by the glitch.

What Instagram Had to Say

“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. You can ignore those emails — sorry for any confusion.”

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