Instagram Data Leak Alert: Millions of Accounts Data Leaked! Did you get the password reset message too? Wait, don’t make this mistake

• After the Instagram data leak, this mistake could be costly
• Data leak of crores of accounts
• One mistake and the account will be hacked

Are you an Instagram user? You on your smartphone Instagram Have you received a message to reset your password? Wait, don’t accidentally click on the message, otherwise your account might get hacked. According to a recent report, the data of about 17.5 million i.e. 1 crore 75 lakh Instagram accounts has been leaked. Following this leak, Instagram users are being sent a large number of password reset emails and notifications. If users accidentally click on these emails and notifications, it can lead to a big disaster.

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Have you also received emails and notifications from Instagram?

If you too have received emails and notifications to reset Instagram password without your request, beware. According to cyber security experts, this case is directly related to account hacking. Hackers are trying to mislead users and gain control over their accounts. The most important thing is that the emails and notifications sent in these cases feel very real. Apart from this, it is claimed that these emails and notifications are being sent from Instagram’s official ID. Due to which users can easily believe it and fall into the net of hackers. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

What is a password reset attack?

According to media reports, an online platform called BreachForums has access to the data of 17.5 million Instagram accounts. In this regard, hackers have come up with a new trick, which is called a password reset attack. In this, hackers do not directly try to change your account password. Then a password reset request is sent to users from the alleged official Instagram ID. When users receive emails and notifications related to password reset requests, some mistake the message for an Instagram alert and users click on the link in the message. This puts their account at risk. In many cases, hackers gain complete control over the account.

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How do you stay safe?

If you have not sent any request to change the password from your account, completely ignore the emails and notifications you receive. You can also use two-factor authentication (2FA) to increase the security of your account. When this feature is enabled, even if a hacker gets your password, they will have to go through additional security checks before logging into your account.