The official statement came after users across countries reported receiving unexpected emails asking them to reset their Instagram account passwords. Instagram has issued a clarification saying emails to reset passwords were recently sent to users due to a technical glitch and not a data breach. In its statement, Instagram apologised for the error, adding that user accounts are secure and the password reset messages can be ignored. In a post on X, Instagram wrote: "We fixed an issue that let an external party request password reset emails for some people. The official statement came after users across countries reported receiving unexpected emails asking them to reset their Instagram account passwords.

Source: dna January 11, 2026 11:51 UTC