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An Instagram data breach reportedly exposed the personal info of 17.5 million users
(www.engadget.com)
this post was submitted on 11 Jan 2026
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points to head can’t have your data breached if you never used Instagram in the first place
Hate to break it to you, but Facebook (ahem, sorry Meta) loves collecting your info even if you never use their services. So your info might be in this breach, even if you don't have a username/password.
I remember trying to set up an Instagram account ages ago and not being able to do it because the app didn't work on Android. Gave up after that.
Can't imagine that was after facebook took over