Many Instagram users have recently found themselves puzzled by a barrage of password reset emails arriving in their inboxes, despite not having initiated any such requests. These messages appear to originate from genuine Instagram sources, adding to the confusion and concern.

The emails inform recipients that a password reset has been requested for their account. Within the email, users are presented with two options: a link to reset their password, and another link to inform Instagram if the reset was not requested. This setup aims to provide a straightforward solution for those who might be worried about their account security.

Reassuringly, the email also includes a note stating, “If you ignore this message, your password will not be changed,” offering some peace of mind to those concerned about unauthorized access.

It provides two links: to either reset your password or to “let us know” if you did not request this.

“If you ignore this message, your password will not be changed,” the message reads.

It is claimed Instagram data was stolen in late 2024, which allowed hackers to scrape user profile data from around 17.5 million profiles.

Malwarebytes reported that sensitive information, including usernames, addresses, phone numbers and emails, were scraped in the alleged breach.

Users have advised to ignore any unprompted password reset emails and to avoid clicking the links.

Instagram states that password reset emails may not be a cause for alarm.

“Receiving a password reset email doesn’t necessarily mean that your account has been hacked,” Instagram said on its website.

“For example, when someone is trying to log into their account or reset their password, they may mistype or misremember their email address or username and enter yours by mistake.

“Only people who know your Instagram password or click the login link in this email can log in to your account.”

The Meta-owned social media giant states that official correspondence only comes from @mail.instagram.com.

“If you do have additional security concerns, you may want to reset your password and enable two-factor authentication,” Instagram states.

Meta has not confirmed if there has been a cybersecurity breach impacting Instagram.

Nine.com.au has contacted Meta for comment.