Instagram Glitch Reportedly Exposed Contact Info of Zuckerberg and Other Users

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An unexpected incident occurred on 6 June 2026 when, reportedly, a security flaw at Instagram briefly exposed private data of top users, including Meta head Mark Zuckerberg, model Georgina Rodriguez, and several others.

The issue was reportedly found in Instagram’s website tool that people use when they forget their passwords and need to reset them. The exposed data included personal phone numbers and email addresses of the impacted personalities.

How the Leak Happened

Normally, when someone tries to reset a password, Instagram hides most of the contact details. For example, it might show an email as m***@fb.com to protect the owner.

However, a glitch in the website’s code stopped this hiding process from working. Anyone who typed in a username could see the full, real email addresses and phone numbers connected to that account.

Pictures showing the vulnerability working spread quickly on social media as several accounts shared images of ...

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