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Instagram User Data Breach Affects 489 Million Records

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Massive Instagram Data Breach Exposes 489 Million User Records. A threat actor has reportedly scraped and is selling 489 million lines of Instagram user data on the dark web, raising significant privacy concerns. The compromised information includes usernames, email addresses, and follower counts, although passwords and direct messages were not part of the leak. Experts warn that this data could be exploited for phishing attacks and identity theft, urging users to enhance their security measures, such as enabling two-factor authentication and reviewing privacy settings. The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with data scraping from social media platforms.