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Massive Instagram Data Leak Reported, 17.5 Million Accounts Allegedly Affected
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (502+ words) A massive trove of Instagram user data has been'found in the wild, reportedly on dark web databases and marketplaces. Information associated with almost 17.5 million Instagram accounts was'found being auctioned and traded on the internet, as stated in a recent warning…...
Microsoft Quietly Disables Phone-Based Offline Windows Activation
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (308+ words) According to the official guide, users should be able to navigate to Start, then Settings, System, and Activation, and select the "Activate by phone" option under the "Activate Windows now" section. In practice, that option appears to be effectively dead....
How To Recover A Hacked WhatsApp Account And Secure It From Future Attacks
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (776+ words) Following are step-by-step guides to recover a hacked WhatsApp'account, along with precautions you can take in order to protect your account from this type of hack. ALSO READ:WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature Lets You Hide Private Conversations Learn How It…...
How Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline Became A Lifeline For Spyware Victims Worldwide
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (653+ words) Behind the scenes, a small but highly specialised team has been helping victims fight back. Based in multiple regions, including Costa Rica, Manila, and Tunisia, Access Now's Digital Security Helpline has emerged as a frontline defence for civil society members…...
Govt Issues WARNING On 'GhostPairing': Scam Targeting WhatsApp Users, Exploits Device Linking Feature
2+ week, 2+ day ago (275+ words) The Government of India has now finally given an official warning for this particular threat. It is after the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) indicated that hackers have been using the pairing code for the silent addition of their…...
It's My Right: Personal Data Misused? Know Your Legal Rights And Remedies Under DPDP Act
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (515+ words) It's My Right: In today's digital age, data is the new oil " powering everything from online shopping and banking to education and medical services. Every click, purchase, and interaction involves the exchange of personal information, making data one of the…...
Apple Releases iOS 26.0.1 Update To Fix Bugs And Issues
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) If you recently upgraded to an iPhone 17 or installed iOS 26, and experienced connectivity issues, Apple recently issued iOS 26.0.1 as a minor but vital update which addresses these and several other bugs. Apple states that this update aims to enhance stability…...
Google Is Now Tracking Your Phone More As Chrome And Gemini Change
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) Google has begun rolling out its biggest Chrome upgrade yet with Gemini integration, but the move has sparked fresh warnings about user privacy. According to cybersecurity firm Surfshark, the browser now collects 24 different types of sensitive data when paired with…...
Flights Chaos In Europe: Cyberattack Cripples Airline Systems, Heathrow And Brussels Airports Hit By Major Delays
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (152+ words) " A cyberattack targeted'a third-party service provider and was affecting airline check-in and boarding processes throughout Europe. " Brussels Airport said automated systems were completely disabled, forcing manual check-in and boarding. " Heathrow Airport found Collins Aerospace was the impacted provider and confirmed…...
Android Backups Are Getting Smarter: New Folders Could Be Added Soon
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ words) Android Authority conducted an APK teardown of Google Play Services (v26.32.31 beta), which indicates Google is poised to expand Android's backup options and allow users to back up additional folders - such as the Downloads folder. This means many important files " PDFs,…...