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Instagram Data Leak Exposes Millions of Users

Published On: January 22, 2026
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Concerns have emerged over a potential data leak affecting approximately 17.5 million Instagram accounts worldwide, prompting instructions for users to change their passwords immediately.

According to foreign media reports, personal information of Instagram users may have been compromised, raising fresh concerns over account security on social media platforms. The reported leak has put millions of users at risk globally.

Instagram Data Leak Exposes Millions of Users

The leaked data reportedly includes usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, residential addresses, and other sensitive information. Instagram stated that the suspicious data surfaced during dark web monitoring, after which users were advised to reset their passwords to prevent potential misuse.

Over the past week, several users complained of unexpected password resets and receiving security-related emails, which further fueled concerns about a possible data breach.

A cybersecurity firm has claimed that the incident may have resulted in the theft of data from around 17.5 million Instagram accounts, and warned that the compromised information could be available for sale on the dark web.

The development has once again highlighted growing concerns about data privacy and cybersecurity risks on major social media platforms. Users are being urged to enable strong passwords and additional security measures to protect their accounts.


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Hamza Ali is an experienced writer contributing to the cdldta.pk platform. With a strong background in government projects and infrastructure development, his work focuses on bringing attention to the impact of public sector initiatives.