Instagram Confirms Password-Reset Spam Flood, Denies Breach

Summary

Security Experts See Coincidental Timing After Leak of Scraped Instagram User Data; No System Breach Confirmed by Instagram

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

Relevant as it highlights potential security risks and the importance of monitoring user activity for Texas credit unions.

Original Source Material

Security Experts See Coincidental Timing After Leak of Scraped Instagram User Data Instagram said a massive wave of password reset emails sent to its users traced to malicious abuse of a legitimate feature, but didn't result from any breach of its systems. Separately, security experts said a threat actor leaked 6.2 million users' email addresses, among other account information.