Data of 1.75 crore Instagram users leaked! Change the settings immediately, is it not your account too?

New Delhi. A report by the world’s renowned cyber security company Malwarebytes has increased the concern of social media users. According to the latest report, personal data of about 1.75 crore Instagram users has fallen into the hands of hackers. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has claimed that this data has been made public on a platform called Breach Forums, increasing the risk of large-scale phishing and cyber attacks.

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According to experts, a hacker named Solonik is said to be behind this data leak. Malwarebytes, during its routine dark web scanning, discovered that large JSON and TXT files were uploaded on January 7, 2026. It is believed that this data originated in Instagram API (Application Programming Interface) in 2024. Scammers took advantage of a loophole and stole data.

Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more. pic.twitter.com/LXvjjQ5VXL

— Malwarebytes (@Malwarebytes) January 9, 2026

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What is included in the leaked data?

It is a matter of relief that passwords are not included in this leak, but hackers have access to enough information to steal your identity. The leaked dataset includes the following information:

Username and full name

Email address and international phone number

User ID and contact details

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Part of physical address

Experts say that despite not having a password, this data is dangerous. Hackers can do targeted phishing using emails and phone numbers. They may pose as representatives of Instagram or Meta and send you fake links or take over your account by pretending to reset the password.

Do these 5 things immediately to keep your account safe

If you also use Instagram, then adopt these security measures without any delay.

Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA): Don’t just rely on SMS, activate 2FA using an app like Google Authentication or Microsoft Authentication.

Change Password: Set a strong and unique password for your account that contains a combination of letters, numbers and special characters.

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Avoid suspicious links: If you receive any email or message during account verification or claiming copyright infringement, do not click on it.

Check Login Activity: Go to Instagram Settings and check your login activity to see if any unknown devices are logged into your account.

Check authenticity of email: Always make sure that the official email ID of Instagram ends with @instagram.com or @support.facebook.com.