Instagram has denied it has been victim to a data breach after many users received emails prompting them to reset their password. The firm said it had resolved a problem which allowed "an external party" to get the social media platform to send out legitimate password reset requests to users.

Instagram says it has fixed an issue that let an "external party" request password reset emails for some people. Here's what you need to know.

Instagram is reassuring users that their accounts and private information are safe after many reported unusual emails urging password updates.

Instagram said in a weekend statement that it had fixed a bug that allowed an external party to trigger unnecessary password reset emails. The good news: no one’s accounts were actually impacted. The social media giant urged people to simply delete the emails and move on.

Do not lose your Instagram account to hackers as malicious password reset notifcations surge — here’s what you need to know and do.

Instagram denied a data breach after mass password reset emails were sent by an external party over the weekend, with the company fixing the issue while maintaining accounts remain secure.

Millions of Instagram users got an email saying they needed to reset their passwords. Instagram says they can be ignored.

Instagram is addressing confusion after some users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails in recent days.