India, Jan. 11 -- Instagram has clarified that recent password reset emails received by users were the result of a technical issue and not a data breach, after the messages triggered widespread concern online.

In a statement posted on X, the Meta-owned platform said, "We fixed an issue that let an external party request password reset emails for some people. There was no breach of our systems and your Instagram accounts are secure. You can ignore those emails - sorry for any confusion."

The clarification came after users across several countries reported receiving unexpected emails asking them to reset their Instagram passwords, prompting fears that account data may have been compromised.

The concerns intensified on Friday when cyberse...