Security firm Mandiant has released a database that allows any administrative password protected by Microsoft’s NTLM.v1 hash algorithm to be hacked in an attempt to nudge users who continue using the ...

Whenever you buy used computers there is a risk that they come with unpleasant surprises that are not of the insect variant. From Apple hardware that is iCloud-locked with the original owner MIA to ...

Instagram has reassured users that their accounts remain secure after a sudden surge of unexplained password reset emails caused confusion and concern across the platform, sparking fears of a major ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

If you’ve received an Instagram password reset email, claiming that you requested it, you should ignore it. Malwarebytes reports that cybercriminals stole Instagram account details for 17.5 million ...

Last Friday, a report from Malwarebytes claimed that data from nearly 17.5 million Instagram accounts is being sold on the dark web. The report cited multiple user reports claiming suspicious password ...

infosec in brief Meta has fixed a flaw in its Instagram service that allowed third parties to generate password reset emails, but denied the problem led to theft of users’ personal information. Last ...

Instagram says that although some users received suspicious-looking password reset requests, it has not been breached. That seemingly contradicts a Friday Bluesky post from antivirus software company ...

Thousands of Instagram users worldwide were left confused after receiving password reset emails they never requested. The company has now clarified that the incident was caused by a technical issue, ...

The company claims there was no breach of its systems. The company claims there was no breach of its systems. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as ...

Instagram data breach concerns recently surged among global users after many reported receiving unsolicited password reset emails. A report from the antivirus firm Malwarebytes added weight to these ...

If you’ve received an email from Instagram about resetting your password, you’re not alone. It seems to be a worldwide issue and it affects a large number of users who didn’t request for a password ...