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Instagram has addressed claims of a data leak affecting over 17 million accounts, stating that a bug allowed external parties to request password reset emails.

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Instagram Denies Data Breach Amid Claims of 17 Million Accounts Leaked
Instagram has addressed claims of a data leak affecting over 17 million accounts, stating that a bug allowed external parties to request password reset emails. Meta, Instagram's parent company, insists there was no breach of their systems and that us
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January 11, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Don’t click unknown links. Curiosity is expensive on the internet.
January 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Europol announced the arrest of 34 individuals in Spain linked to the Black Axe criminal organization, known for various crimes including cyber fraud.

#cybercrime #fraud #cybersecurity

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Europol Arrests 34 Black Axe Members in Major Fraud Operation
Europol announced the arrest of 34 individuals in Spain linked to the Black Axe criminal organization, known for various crimes including cyber fraud. The operation, conducted with the Spanish National Police, resulted in damages exceeding €5.93 mill
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January 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
📚 Session Hijacking: An attack where someone takes over a user’s active login session, often by stealing cookies or tokens, to access accounts without needing the password.
January 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM
🔒 Check your privacy settings. You’re sharing more than you think.
January 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of approximately 17.5 million Instagram users, with sensitive details now circulating on dark web forums.

#cybersecurity #databreach #infosec

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17.5 Million Instagram Accounts Exposed in Data Breach
A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of approximately 17.5 million Instagram users, with sensitive details now circulating on dark web forums. The breach, identified by Malwarebytes, involved an API leak that allowed unautho
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January 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
📚 Supply Chain Attack: A tactic where attackers compromise a third-party provider, vendor, or software dependency to infiltrate downstream organizations or users.
January 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Europol announced the arrest of 34 individuals in Spain linked to the Black Axe criminal organization, known for various crimes including cyber fraud.

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Europol Arrests 34 Black Axe Members in Major Fraud Operation
Europol announced the arrest of 34 individuals in Spain linked to the Black Axe criminal organization, known for various crimes including cyber fraud. The operation, conducted with the Spanish National Police, resulted in damages exceeding €5.93 mill
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January 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
🔒 Don’t reuse passwords. One breach shouldn’t become ten.
January 9, 2026 at 11:50 PM
⚠️ The FBI has issued a warning about North Korean hackers, specifically the Kimsuky group, using malicious QR codes in spear-phishing campaigns targeting U.S. think tanks, academic institutions, and government entities.

#cybersecurity #phishing #cyberattacks

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FBI Alerts to North Korean Hackers Using QR Codes in Phishing Attacks
The FBI has issued a warning about North Korean hackers, specifically the Kimsuky group, using malicious QR codes in spear-phishing campaigns targeting U.S. think tanks, academic institutions, and government entities. This tactic, known as 'quishing,
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January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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January 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
📚 Credential Stuffing: An attack where stolen usernames and passwords are automatically tested across many websites in hopes that people reused the same login.
January 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
🔒 Use a password manager. Your brain wasn’t built for 200 logins.
January 9, 2026 at 2:21 AM
CrowdStrike acquires SGNL for $740 million to enhance identity security.
January 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
📚 Botnet: A network of compromised devices remotely controlled by an attacker, often used for spam, DDoS attacks, credential stuffing, or other automated malicious activity.
January 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
⚠️ Microsoft will enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting February 9, 2026. #security #microsoft securityish.com/security_br...
Microsoft Enforces MFA for Microsoft 365 Admin Center Sign-Ins Starting February 2026
Microsoft will enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center starting February 9, 2026. This requirement, which began rolling out in February 2025, aims to enhance security by preventing unauthorized
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January 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: China has hacked email systems used by congressional staff on key committees in the US House of Representatives as part of a cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon.
January 8, 2026 at 4:16 AM
⚠️ New research shows IBM’s AI Agent Bob vulnerable to malware execution risks.
January 7, 2026 at 11:39 PM
🚨 A severe vulnerability known as Ni8mare (CVE-2026-21858) allows remote attackers to take control of n8n servers, affecting over 100,000 instances.
January 7, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence as a tool for cybercrime, framing it as a shortcut for those lacking technical skills.

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#cybersecurity #infosec #ai
Hackers Embrace AI for Cybercrime: The Rise of Vibe Hacking
Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for cybercrime, framing it as a shortcut for those lacking technical skills. This trend, termed 'vibe hacking,' emphasizes intuition over mastery, allowing even inexperienced indiv
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January 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Wegman’s supermarket chain in New York City is reportedly collecting biometric information about its customers. This practice raises significant privacy concerns as it involves the use of facial recognition technology.

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#privacy #security
Wegman’s Supermarket Chain Collects Biometric Data from Customers
Wegman’s supermarket chain in New York City is reportedly collecting biometric information about its customers. This practice raises significant privacy concerns as it involves the use of facial recognition technology. The implications of such data c
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January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📚 DNS Hijacking: An attack where DNS settings or responses are manipulated to redirect users from legitimate websites to malicious or fake ones without their knowledge.
January 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM