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• Malicious connectors threaten Microsoft 365 security January 11, 2026 11:58 am Meer In today’s digital landscape, the security of cloud-based services has become paramount. With millions of organizations relying on Microsoft 365 for their daily operations, the emergence of malicious connectors poses a significant threat to users worldwide …
• Why did Instagram send password reset emails to users? Meta platform issues BIG statement amid data breach claims January 11, 2026 11:53 am DNA India The official statement came after users across countries reported receiving unexpected emails asking them to reset their Instagram account passwords. The users raised concerns that sensitive data may have been compromised. The concerns had intensified …
• Make your old PC feel new again with Windows 11 Pro at $9.97 January 11, 2026 11:52 am Mashable TL;DR: Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 and give your PC a faster, more secure, and more modern experience at the lowest price ever, ending soon (reg. $199). Before you start shopping for a new computer, it’s worth trying the simplest fix …
• From unification to uncertainty: Nepal’s ongoing struggle for nation-building January 11, 2026 11:48 am OnlineKhabar Remembering Prithvi Narayan Shah conveys a powerful message to the world about navigating geopolitical complexities with foresight to address contemporary challenges in Nepal. Without formal exposure to world literature, he initiated the expansion of his …
• Most Popular Cybersecurity Blogs From 2025 January 11, 2026 11:32 am Government Technology As I covered in my year-end cyber review last month, there were numerous headline-grabbing cybersecurity stories in 2025 — many focused on AI. So as we look back 12 months, what were the most popular “Lohrmann on Cybersecurity” blogs in the past year? Of …
• Egypt Ranks 1st in Africa in Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025 January 11, 2026 11:26 am Scoop Empire The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has revealed on Saturday that Egypt topped Africa in the Government AI Readiness Index issued by Oxford Insights. This makes Egypt the 51st country in a list of 195 countries, overriding …
• 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 …