Legitimate Instagram data downloads (your "Information") are typically provided by Meta as a secure link sent to your verified email or available directly in your account settings. They do not arrive as random .rar files from third-party sites or direct messages. These files often contain or infostealers designed to hijack your social media and banking accounts. 2. How to safely get your Instagram data
Go to your Profile > Menu (three lines) > Your Activity > Download your information .
Go to More > Settings > Accounts Center > Your information and permissions > Download your information .
Instagram will then package your data and notify you when it is ready to be downloaded directly from their secure servers. 3. What to do if you already downloaded it
If you actually want to download your photos, videos, and messages, always use the official path:
If you entered your login credentials on a site to get this file, change your Instagram password immediately and enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) .
If you are seeing a prompt to download a file named (or something similar like "Instagram_Photos.rar"), do not open it. In most cases, this is a known security risk. 1. It is likely a scam or malware