Allegations of data leak affecting 17.5 million Instagram 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.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Incident type
- Data breach
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Alleged data leak affecting about 17.5 million accounts
- Cause / method
- Not confirmed
- Location
- Other countries
If your data was exposed
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Timeline
- Allegations surfaced that personal data from about 17.5 million Instagram user accounts had been leaked and was circulating on the dark web.
- Instagram denied the leak reports, while the security firm maintained its claim of a leak.
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Other incidents at Instagram
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.
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