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Synopsis Last week, several Instagram users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails, sparking concerns of a possible data breach. The users were asked to reset their Instagram passwords not initiated by them and the concerns drew more attention after Malwarebytes claimed the activity was linked to a breach associated with 17.5 million Instagram users. Meta has denied these claims. Reuters Over the past week, Instagram users across multiple regions reported receiving password reset alerts which were not initiated by them. Were 17 million Instagram accounts compromised in a recent security incident? Concerns surfaced last week after several users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails, triggering fears of a possible data breach. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes suggested the activity was connected to an incident that exposed data linked to nearly 17.5 million Instagram users globally. Meta, however, has rejected these claims, stating that its systems were not breached and that user accounts remain secure, dismissing reports of a large-scale data exposure. According to Malwarebytes, the purported leaked data included usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. "Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more," Malwarebytes claimed. "This data is

What still makes a piece of advertising matter? In a conversation on the future of creativity, Ogilvy's Sukesh Nayak shared a simple insight: the real joy today is when an ad finds its way back to you as a WhatsApp forward - shared without context, attribution or intent to impress. Just something people felt was worth passing on. In an era shaped by performance metrics, platforms and AI, that quiet moment is revealing. When work travels person-to-person, beyond dashboards and algorithms, it signals cultural relevance, not just media efficiency. This idea sits at the centre of a candid discussion between Delshad Irani and the Chief Creative Officers of Ogilvy India - sukesh nayak, Kainaz Karmakar and Harshad Rajadhyaksha, on creativity, AI, risk-taking, Piyush Pandey and the evolution of legacy. ▶️ Watch Storyboard18 Sat 8:30am, Sun 11:30am and 2pm More from this author Explore content categories

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VPEsports / MORE ESPORTS / Twitch Drops ALGS Year 5 Championship: Schedule and Reward Resolution Twitch Drops ALGS Year 5 Championship: Schedule and Reward Resolution 3 hours ago Vpesports Electronic Arts decided to whet interest in the ALGS Year 5 Championship — the publisher officially confirmed the distribution of Twitch Drops for the period from January 15th to 18th. The five awards will, in fact, be distributed in four stages. Very cool. Fans need to log in to streams daily and spend at least half an hour there to unlock content. Schedule of Twitch Drops ALGS 2026 Year 5 in Sapporo EA rolled out an announcement. To be honest, the list of items looks pretty cheerful — the developers decided not to be greedy and prepared a unique staff for the fans. January 15th, apparently, will be the day of the “Kill Nessie” holo spray. The next day, January 16, players will be able to receive a “Champs Tracker” for their characters. That’s interesting. On January 17, the middle and lower elements of this set will appear in the inventory — the set will be complete. Finally, on January 18, access to the exclusive badge of the 5th year of

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 emails (Representative/AFP) In a statement posted on X, the Meta-owned platform said, "We fixed an issue that let an external party request password reset emails for some people. There was no breach of our systems and your Instagram accounts are secure. You can ignore those emails — sorry for any confusion." The clarification came after users across several countries reported receiving unexpected emails asking them to reset their Instagram passwords, prompting fears that account data may have been compromised. Cybersecurity firm flags 'data exposure' The concerns intensified on Friday when cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes linked the password reset activity to an alleged data breach involving millions of Instagram users. Also Read | Did an Instagram data breach expose 17 million accounts worldwide? Meta says 'accounts remain secure' According to Malwarebytes, data connected to 17.5 million Instagram accounts worldwide was exposed. The firm claimed the leaked information included usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. “Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5

WhatsApp incorporated and optimized a key function for those seeking greater privacy in their conversations: chat restriction, a tool that allows you to hide sensitive messages in a protected folder and prevent their content from being visible to third parties. The option, popularly known as "secret chat mode", aims to reinforce security within one of the world's most used messaging applications, in a context where access to the cell phone by other people is increasingly frequent. The novelty does not imply the creation of a new type of conversation or a visible change in the main interface, but an improvement in the mechanisms of discretion. Restricted chats no longer appear in the general chat list and move to a hidden space, protected by biometric authentication systems or security codes, such as fingerprint, facial recognition or password. In addition, notifications no longer display the content of the messages, reducing the risk of accidental exposure. This function responds to a growing demand from users, who use WhatsApp not only for informal conversations, but also to exchange personal, work or sensitive information. In that scenario, Meta, the company that owns the platform, seeks to offer tools that provide greater control over privacy without

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A late push during the finale Pokemon Emerald run brought this year's AGDQ total in line with 2025's two mainline marathon events. Games Done Quick helped kick off 2026 in grand fashion by raising a copious amount of money for charity. Awesome Games Done Quick came to an end on Saturday evening/early Sunday morning. After seven full days of epic speedruns, with a few interruptions caused by some ill-timed fire alarms, the GDQ team finished with a final total of $2,443,414 raised for the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Source: Games Done Quick/Wes 'Fish' Chan AGDQ 2026's total comes short of $2.5 million raised during last year's Awesome Games Done Quick, but slightly surpasses the $2.4 milion raised during July's Summer Games Done Quick event. The final amount raised factors in direct donations via both the Games Done Quick website and Twitch's charity extension, as well as donations through purchases from the organization's partners like Fangamer, The Yetee, and Humble Bundle. While the full marathon was viewable on Twitch, as always, this is the first time that a mainline GDQ event was also watchable live on YouTube. This year's Awesome Games Done Quick continued its welcome evolution with some exciting new concepts

Ronnie Radke is taking his first steps toward figuring out who is allegedly impersonating him online ... filing a lawsuit in an effort to subpoena Snapchat. The singer and rapper filed a suit against multiple John Does earlier this week ... alleging that, since at least April of last year, an individual he calls John Doe 1 has credibly impersonated him on Snapchat for "purposes of harming, intimidating, threatening and/or defrauding" others. He's also suing John Doe 2 -- who may or may not be the same person as John Doe 1 -- for allegedly impersonating him on Instagram with the same aim to defraud others. Ronnie notes he doesn't know the identities of these alleged impersonators ... which is why he's suing them under these fictitious names until he can figure out who they are. We reached out to Ronnie ... and, he tells us this is the first step in his plan to subpoena Snapchat to get the metadata and IP address he believes necessary to prove he never messaged anyone, including Brittany Furlan . Ronnie says he doesn't want money ... just evidence to clear his name and prove he wasn't hitting up Tommy Lee 's wife