WASHINGTON — If you’ve received a “reset your password” email from Instagram recently that you didn’t request, you’re not alone, and according to the company, your account is not compromised. Over the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

Despite rumors of a potential security breach after many Instagram users received unexpected password reset emails recently, the social media platform said there was no hack. According to a statement ...

FILE – This Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 photo shows the Instagram app icon on the screen of a mobile device in New York. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, file) Instagram issued a statement Sunday on the social media ...

Social media giant Meta on Sunday confirmed an Instagram password reset vulnerability but denied being breached, amid claims that Instagram users’ data has been leaked online. The resolved ...

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...

Google to Finally Let Users Change Their Gmail Address. Here’s How It Works Your email has been sent Many Gmail users have lived with email addresses they picked as teenagers. Now, Google is offering ...

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.

A fresh warning has been issued to all Gmail users and it could be the perfect moment to review and strengthen account security. Google has just issued guidance following reports that millions of ...