The American cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes reported that an unknown group of hackers stole data from more than 17 million Instagram accounts.
In a statement published on its X platform, the company wrote: "Cybercriminals were able to steal sensitive information from 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more."
Notebookcheck, a leading and trusted international source specializing in in-depth reviews, tests, and news related to laptops, tablets, and smartphones, reported that the cybercriminals may use the stolen data in phishing attacks and account takeovers.
According to the site, the security vulnerability that led to the current leak and theft occurred in 2024.
Hackers steal data from 17 million Instagram accounts.
