* The Independent article
Instagram password reset attacks — What you need to check right now
https://www.the-independent.com/tech/instagram-password-reset-email-b2898100.html
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Instagram users worldwide are receiving unsolicited password reset emails, which could indicate that cybercriminals are targeting users with a simple but effective tactic. It is important to exercise caution before clicking or responding to these emails.
Davey Winder, a senior contributor at Forbes and a veteran security writer, hacker, and analyst, revealed on Friday that he was one of the recipients of an official-looking email from Instagram stating that a password reset request had been received for his account. [Link] … …
Meanwhile, Forbes analyzed that the recent surge in password reset requests coincides with a hacker posting 17.5 million Instagram account data on BreachForums.
The Independent contacted Meta for comment but did not receive a response. Instagram recommends using two-factor authentication, which requires a code for unapproved device logins, to enhance account security. [Rest of the content omitted]
* Here is a link to a Reddit thread on r/cybersecurity_help about strange password reset emails.
(Currently over 1,300 comments)
https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity_help/comments/1q7h4kc/received_random_instagram_reset_your_password/
