Numerous Instagram accounts hacked
Numerous hacking incidents occurred on Instagram. The possibility that Meta could be liable for aiding and abetting was raised, while the specific extent of the damage and the attack method have not been confirmed.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Incident type
- Hacking & intrusion
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Not confirmed
- Cause / method
- Not confirmed
- Location
- South Korea
Timeline
- Instagram hacking incidents and the possibility of Meta being liable for aiding and abetting were raised.
- Further reports emerged of numerous hacking incidents on Instagram.
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Allegations of data leak affecting 17.5 million Instagram accounts
17.5mImpact: Alleged data leak affecting about 17.5 million accounts
In January 2026, allegations surfaced that data from about 17.5 million Instagram user accounts had been leaked and was circulating on the dark web. A security firm claimed personal data had been leaked, but Instagram denied the leak reports and said its service was secure.
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