WhatsApp users might be wise to follow the latest advice and make a quick settings change. The popular app was recently thrust into the spotlight after a flaw was discovered that could allow hackers ...

WhatsApp users have been placed on red alert as a new worrying scam has infiltrated the messaging app. In order to keep your device and personal information protected, people are being urged to change ...

According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. It's easy to ...

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has announced a change in policy that purports to offer more protections against sexualized deepfakes, at least on X. The new policy comes as California launches an ...

Instagram has denied it has been victim to a data breach after many users received emails prompting them to reset their password. The firm said it had resolved a problem which allowed "an external ...

Millions of Instagram users have been warned about unexpected password reset emails, suggesting a possible data breach. Photo / Getty Images Millions of Instagram users have been urged to stay ...

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...

Experts warn the breach has already moved from a passive data leak to active exploitation A MASSIVE data breach has exposed the personal information of about 17.5 million Instagram users. The breach ...

Gmail users are urged to review privacy settings due to new AI features Disabling Smart Features in Gmail stops email data use for AI training. Disabling Smart Features removes tools like smart ...

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