16,553,229
Records Exposed
Jan 2026
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Jan 2026
Added to Database
About This Breach
In January 2026, a file allegedly containing data from 17 million Instagram users was shared on a prominent cybercrime forum. The leaked data contained around 16.5million unique usernames as well as email addresses, phone numbers, full names, physical addresses, and Instagram IDs. The data was said to come from a 2024 API Leak.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
No Passwords
Category
Social Media
Indexed On
Jan 13, 2026
Breach Type
Database
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