Instagram Users Warned of Phishing Risk

Users should remain on high alert for potential follow-up attacks and exercise particular caution with any form of communication—especially emails or messages that appear to come from Instagram—in the coming weeks, according to Jack Moore, Global Security Advisor at cybersecurity firm ESET. His remarks came in response to a recent incident involving a suspected cyberattack and possible data exposure affecting Meta’s social media platform.

Moore explained that such situations are frequently exploited by cybercriminals seeking to extract additional information from unsuspecting users. He noted that attackers often capitalize on uncertainty following high-profile security scares.

In this context, he advised that password reset emails should generally be ignored unless a user has personally requested a password change. He also warned that fraudsters may attempt to lure individuals into clicking malicious links or downloading harmful attachments, stressing that vigilance remains essential after any security incident, regardless of how much time has passed since the original event.