𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: 𝟭𝟳.𝟱𝗠 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 — 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄 🔐
Heads‑up: According to BlockBeats, a data breach may have exposed about 17.5M Instagram users’ details (usernames, emails, phone numbers, even physical addresses). Reports say the data is circulating on the dark web, raising risks of phishing and account takeovers. Malwarebytes suggests it could tie back to a 2024 API exposure. Some users are seeing frequent password‑reset emails. As of now, Meta hasn’t issued an official response. ⚠️
What you should do right now:
Enable 2FA (use an authenticator app over SMS) 🔒
Change your Instagram password and don’t reuse it elsewhere 🔑
Check Login Activity and log out of unknown devices 👀
Revoke suspicious third‑party app access 🔌
Be phishing‑smart: don’t click reset links from random emails; go to the app/site directly 📵
Consider adding a SIM PIN and carrier lock to reduce SIM‑swap risk 📱
Stay vigilant and share this with anyone who might be affected. 🛡️