Reports emerged alleging a data breach exposing 17.5 million Instagram users' information, including usernames, emails, and phone numbers, with data offered for sale on the dark web. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes initially reported this, linking it to an API leak. However, Meta has denied any breach of its systems, stating that the unexpected password reset emails users received were due to a technical issue allowing an external party to trigger requests. Meta assures accounts remain secure and advises users to disregard these emails.