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• Iranian Army vows to defend national interests amid ongoing protests January 11, 2026 11:04 am The Siasat Daily Amid escalating public protests and internet shutdown, the Iranian army on Saturday, January 10, has vowed to defend its “national interest.” According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Iranian military accused Israel and “hostile terrorist groups” of seeking …
• Why did Instagram send password reset email to users? Platform clarifies amid data breach claims January 11, 2026 11:03 am Hindustan Times Instagram has clarified that recent password reset emails received by users were the result of a technical issue and not a data breach, after the messages triggered widespread concern online. Instagram denies data breach after users receive password reset …
• Brussels plots open source push to pry Europe off Big Tech January 11, 2026 11:03 am The Register The European Commission has launched a fresh consultation into open source, setting out its ambitions for Europe's developer communities to go beyond propping up US tech giants' platforms. In a "Call for Evidence" published this week, …
• Musk pledges algorithm transparency at X amid growing regulatory scrutiny January 11, 2026 10:43 am Business Day Social media platform X will make its recommendation algorithm publicly available within seven days, according to its owner, Elon Musk, in what appears to be a major transparency push as the company faces growing regulatory pressure, particularly in Europe …
• Permission granted – How Apps quietly take control January 11, 2026 10:38 am Business Day Most people believe the moment of risk comes when an app is downloaded. In reality, the greater threat often appears a few seconds later, when a familiar screen pops up asking for permissions. These permissions usually include access to contacts, access to …
• Instagram users on alert! 17.5 million accounts exposed in major data leak January 11, 2026 10:35 am India Blooms Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has claimed that as many as 17.5 million Instagram accounts have been affected by a major data breach, with sensitive user information allegedly being stolen and circulated on the dark web. “Cybercriminals stole the …
• Reports: Massive Instagram data breach exposes personal info of over 17 mln users January 11, 2026 10:33 am Borneo Post Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo from Needpix ANKARA (Jan 11): Personal data from at least 17.5 million Instagram users has reportedly been leaked and shared on the dark web, raising serious …
• Instagram Data Breach Exposes 17 Million Accounts Worldwide – Reset Your Password Immediately January 11, 2026 10:32 am PhoneWorld Instagram users around the world are facing serious security concerns after a large data breach reportedly exposed information linked to millions of accounts. The issue came to public attention when users suddenly began receiving password reset emails they …
• Instagram speaks out after claims 'security breach affected 17 million accounts' January 11, 2026 10:22 am The Mirror Alan Johnson Social News Reporter 10:13, 11 Jan 2026 Instagram has attempted to calm fears over a security breach (stock)(Image: Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Instagram has attempted to reassure its users by denying the …
• Who is Nalini Joshi, the mathematician named Scientist of the Year in New South Wales? January 11, 2026 10:17 am India Today Renowned Indian-origin mathematician Professor Nalini Joshi AO has been honoured as the 2025 New South Wales (NSW) Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the state’s premier science accolade. The recognition was announced at the …
• Jazz introduces ‘JazzWorld’ as new corporate group identity January 11, 2026 10:16 am Profit by Pakistan Today Telecom operator Jazz has announced a new corporate group identity, JazzWorld, marking a rebranding move that consolidates its expanding portfolio of digital and non-telecom businesses under a single umbrella. The rebrand follows a pattern seen globally, …
• Announcements: ICL Year in Review Webinar; ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Programme; Climate Change Symposium; Legal Dimensions of Refugee Data Protection Conference; Enforcing Sustainability Standards in Cross-Border Trade Symposium; CfP University of… January 11, 2026 10:11 am EJIL: Talk! 1. International Criminal Law Year in Review Webinar. The ASIL International Criminal Law Interest Group will be hosting an International Criminal Law Year in Review. As we begin the new year, scholars in the field will discuss and debate some of the most …
• GAC’s Quark Electric Drive Achieves the World’s First DAkkS ASIL D Functional Safety and Information Security Dual Certification January 11, 2026 10:11 am The Laotian Times GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, GAC’s independently developed Quark E-Drive power domain control system has achieved the world’s first dual certification for deeply integrated ASIL D functional safety and information …
• Wiz co-founder drops ₪28M on Binyamina plot January 11, 2026 9:53 am Ynet Ami Luttwak, one of the four founders of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, has purchased about 3.5 dunams (nearly an acre) of land in the town of Binyamina for an estimated 28 million shekels. The land, located on HaGadna Street near the Binyamina winery, …
• Urgent 'dodgy box' warning issued to Irish households amid serious threat to devices January 11, 2026 9:52 am Irish Mirror Dodgy-boxes have become widely used in Ireland(Image: ) Millions of TV boxes and similar devices used for illegal streaming could now be riddled with what experts are calling the most severe threat to global internet security in years - the so-called ' …