If you receive an unexpected password reset email that appears to be coming from Instagram, it’s probably a good idea to ignore it. Users on social media have reported an uptick in scams that rely on fake – but very convincing – password reset emails from Instagram.
A TikTok account that focuses on cybersecurity @ohhackno She posted a helpful explanation of the apparent scam, which received nearly 4 million views.
A Thread on the Cybersecurity Help subreddit It received hundreds of votes and comments as well. The scam is especially scary because the emails look quite convincing. People have reported that the email appears to come from a legitimate Instagram address and that the design looks good too.
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Forbes She reported that snap The increase in fraud “is linked to a breaking story about a leak 17.5 million user accounts on Instagram By a threat actor on BreachForums.” The outlet itself reported receiving a phishing email. Mashable reached out to Meta for more information but did not immediately receive a response.
The best advice in most scam cases is to avoid clicking on any links. It’s not clear what scammers could be after, but clicking on an unclear link can put your data and account at risk.
If you receive a password reset email, @ohhackno helpfully pointed out that you can check recent emails sent by Instagram in the “Password & Security” section of your account settings. This will allow you to confirm if the message you received is indeed fake.
So be careful what you click there – as always, slow down and think about it carefully.
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