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Meta: Instagram account-recovery bug may have enabled account access

Between April 17 and May 31, 2026, a bug in the account recovery system may have enabled an unauthorised party to reset passwords and access Instagram accounts, including contact details, date of birth and posts.

Last updated: 2026-11-09

Overview

Linked Facebook or Threads accounts may also have been accessed. Accounts were secured and the bug fixed. No total is given.

Timeline

  1. Occurred
  2. Discovered
  3. Disclosed

Organization response

Per the notice, the organisation investigated and contained the incident, notified individuals and offered monitoring or protective resources.

What you can do

Verify notices through official channels, avoid links in unexpected messages, do not provide credentials, and review credit reports and statements.

Sources

  1. California AG data breach report: Meta Platforms, Inc.California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09
  2. Sample consumer notice filed with California AG (Meta Platforms, Inc.)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09

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