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WhatsApp Usernames Will Let You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number
WhatsApp is letting users reserve usernames before its 2026 launch, giving people a way to chat without sharing phone numbers. Here is how it works, why it matters, and the security limits to know
Beats Studio Buds Flaw Could Let Nearby Attackers Eavesdrop on Users
Apple has released a security update to patch a Beats Studio Buds flaw that let nearby hackers listen to conversations through the microphone.
Instagram Glitch Reportedly Exposed Contact Info of Zuckerberg and Other Users
Instagram glitch exposed Mark Zuckerberg’s email addresses and phone number, plus contact details of other top users, through a password reset flaw.
Hackers Abused Meta’s AI Support Bot to Hijack Major Instagram Accounts
Hackers abused Meta’s AI support bot to hijack major Instagram accounts, bypassing security checks as videos showed the flaw before Meta fixed the issue.
Researcher Shows Edge Browser Stores Saved Passwords in Plaintext
Cybersecurity expert Tom Rønning finds Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into computer memory as cleartext, making them easy for hackers to steal.
Anti-ICE Site GTFO ICE Accused of Exposing Data of 17,000+ Activists
An anti-ICE website, GTFO ICE, linked to Miles Taylor, is accused of exposing the personal details of 17,662 activists, sparking concerns that the data may have reached government agencies.
Private Chats, Photos of Celebs Exposed in Suspected Stalkerware Leak
Private chats and photos of celebrities and influencers were exposed after a suspected stalkerware setup left a database open, revealing sensitive messages and files.
Why Unofficial Download Sources Are Still a Security Risk in 2026
Security Risk in 2026: why unofficial download sources still put users at risk, and how to verify safe, official install paths before installing software.
82 Chrome Extensions Found Selling User Data, 6.5 Million Users Affected
LayerX research finds 82 Chrome extensions collecting and selling user data, affecting at least 6.5 million users through disclosed but concerning practices.
Researchers Say Fiverr Left User Files Open to Google Search
Private Fiverr user documents, including tax records and IDs, were reportedly found in Google search results due to a storage configuration issue. Read more about the findings and the company’s response to the data exposure.