Rising Tide of Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails: A Cybersecurity Concern Recent reports indicate a surge in unwanted Instagram password reset emails hitting users’ inboxes, raising alarms within the cybersecurity community. These unsolicited messages are often indicative of potential phishing attempts, wherein attackers aim to compromise user accounts by deceiving…
Cybersecurity Alert: Guccifer 2.0 Claims Latest DCCC Hack In a significant security breach, the hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 recently announced that he has infiltrated the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), following a previous high-profile hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). To substantiate his claim, Guccifer 2.0 released a…
Sandiya Ramamoorthy • January 8, 2026 Security operations center (SOC) teams are facing unprecedented challenges as they navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Cyber threats are not only proliferating but also evolving, which places considerable strain on analysts who are inundated with alerts. Within this environment, SOC leaders are under…
Potential Instagram Data Exposure Linked to Dark Web Activity Recent surveillance of the dark web by cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes unveiled concerns regarding unauthorized access to sensitive Instagram user information. During their monitoring, the firm discovered potential misuse of data, particularly involving Instagram’s password reset functionalities. Despite these findings, Meta, the…
Dropbox has confirmed a serious data breach affecting over 68 million accounts, stemming from a notorious security incident in 2012. This breach has led to the exposure of credentials, including email addresses and hashed passwords, leading to heightened concerns regarding user security. Following the revelations, Dropbox has proactively notified its…
Webinar Announcement: Securing AI and Cloud in Operational Technology A webinar titled “Securing AI and Cloud in OT: Why IT/OT Convergence Is Mission-Critical for Smart Manufacturing” aims to address the pressing challenges posed by the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing sector. This initiative…
Meta Denies Data Breach Amid Alarm from Instagram Users New Delhi | January 11, 2026: Meta has firmly rejected allegations of a significant data breach that purportedly endangered nearly 17 million Instagram accounts. The tech giant asserts that their systems were not compromised, insisting that user accounts continue to be…
A significant data breach involving the music platform Last.fm has come to light, potentially impacting millions of users. The incident, which occurred in March 2012, has recently resurfaced, revealing that personal information of over 43 million accounts has been exposed. The target of this breach was Last.fm users worldwide, with…
Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Insights from Joe Doetzl, Cybersecurity Chief at Hitachi Energy Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • January 9, 2026 Joe Doetzl, Head of Cybersecurity, Hitachi Energy The energy sector is experiencing significant digital evolution to accommodate rising demands for data center power, renewable energy generation expansions,…
