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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Goodbye Passwords.. Why Are News Sites Adopting Magic Links?

The article discusses how news websites, particularly independent publishers, are moving away from traditional username and password systems towards using magic links and one-time passwords for enhanced security and simplicity.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Secret ID, Password... Millions' Game Was Run Through Laptops and Mobiles!

A police raid in Nagaur, Rajasthan exposed a secret hub for online betting that had been operating illegally for the past decade.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Learn to manage passwords in your company with these 10 tips

This article provides ten essential tips for effectively managing passwords in a corporate environment to improve security.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The author of the "Password" series, Hideyuki Matsubara, has passed away; 3.98 million copies sold

The renowned children's author Hideyuki Matsubara, known for the popular "Password" series, has died at the age of 76 in Tokyo.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Apple app password scam email warning

A warning about an Apple impersonation scam email that claims unauthorized transactions, urging recipients to call a support number to resolve the issue.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If you use this kind of password, change it immediately

A security study warns against using AI-generated passwords due to their predictability and vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

"We are from the mafia, we've been following you": he was robbed in Guayaquil and then they tried to trick him through 'phishing' to obtain his phone password

Arturo Miranda was followed and robbed in Guayaquil, where the assailants later attempted to use phishing tactics to access his phone's password.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Password thieves do not attack at random: the three types of most targeted users and how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals who may seem ordinary, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness in the digital age.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Are you using an AI-generated password? It might be time to change it

AI-generated passwords may be more predictable than users realize, prompting calls for immediate password changes.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

One Password, Multiple Accounts! Are You Making This Mistake Too?

The article warns against using the same password across multiple platforms, highlighting the security risks of potential data breaches.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Hackers' claim to have accessed Epstein's personal email using 'obvious' password

Hackers have claimed to have accessed Jeffrey Epstein's personal email account using a password they found in recently released files.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Unauthorized access confirmed to the 'Thanks' loyalty program accounts of 'Maxima'

Maxima Latvia has identified unauthorized access to its loyalty program accounts, though no data breach from its database has been noted, prompting the company to advise customers to strengthen their passwords for security.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

How OTP Scam Causes Huge Loss in Minutes?

The article discusses the rapid financial losses incurred through OTP (One-Time Password) scams and their methodology.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Netflix sued for R$ 10 million for ending password sharing

Netflix faces a R$ 10 million lawsuit for its decision to end password sharing, initiated by consumer protection association Aceba.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Reddit users claim to have accessed Epstein's Outlook account: 'It was easy, they should have done it last year'

Reddit users report that they managed to access Jeffrey Epstein's Outlook email account using a simple password mentioned in recently released documents, which reportedly included passwords for multiple Epstein accounts.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man bragged about raping baby online as police uncovered his sickening password

Adam Livings, a care home worker from Perth, was arrested for boasting online about sexually abusing a newborn baby under the username 'Daddy1605' on the dark web.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Shared OTP and Lost 1.25 Lakhs, Consumer Court Says Cannot Blame the Bank

A consumer court in Mumbai dismissed a complaint regarding an online fraud of over 1.25 lakhs, stating that the bank is not liable when the customer shares their one-time password (OTP) with scammers.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

NOTE! โŸฉ SRS: EDS can no longer be accessed with a password โ€“ check your access now

As the time approaches for residents to start submitting their annual income declarations, the State Revenue Service (SRS) urges everyone to ensure they have a secure electronic authentication tool ready, as password access will no longer be available from 2026.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The most dangerous mistake with passwords that we often make

The article discusses how the most common mistake regarding password security is not their complexity, but the tendency to reuse similar passwords across multiple services.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Former footballer built ยฃ480K drugs empire but was exposed by very obvious password

Former A.F.C defender Francis Ventre was sentenced to prison after police uncovered his ยฃ480,000 drug empire due to a password that revealed his past in football.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Sadhvi Prem Baisa Case: Refusal to Give Fatherโ€™s Password, Is There a Secret in the Phone?

The mysterious death of renowned Sadhvi Prem Baisa has raised numerous questions, with initial investigations revealing suspicious circumstances surrounding her demise, including bluish nails, possible injections prior to death, and a limited number of people present at the scene, leading the SIT to explore various potential causes including poisoning and negligence.

Feb 2 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Instagram password reset surge: Protect your account

A recent surge in unsolicited Instagram password reset emails is alarming users, as some are legitimate requests triggered by others, aimed at tricking recipients into making mistakes.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Are you receiving emails to reset your Instagram password? Check one thing carefully

In January 2026, millions of Instagram users received password reset emails while a database containing personal information of 17.5 million users appeared on hacker forums, but Meta denies any breach, attributing it to old data and a technical problem.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Are you receiving emails to reset your Instagram password? Be sure to check one thing

In January 2026, millions of Instagram users received email reset requests amidst reports of a data breach involving personal information of 17.5 million users, which Meta claims is due to old data and a technical issue.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

What is the story behind the recent Instagram hack?

Millions of users received password reset emails from Instagram amid rumors of a data breach affecting over 17.5 million users, with reports indicating that this data was sold on the dark web.

Jan 12 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

If you received such an email from Instagram, do not click it under any circumstances

Users have been reporting a surge in suspicious password reset emails from Instagram, coinciding with the leak of a database containing information on 17.5 million accounts on a dark web forum.

Jan 11 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Instagram speaks out after claims 'security breach affected 17 million accounts'

Instagram denies a security breach affecting 17 million accounts amid reports of suspicious password reset emails sent to users.

Jan 11 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Millions of Instagram account details leaked as users asked to reset passwords

Millions of Instagram users are warned about leaked account details after receiving unexpected password reset emails, prompting caution against potential cybercriminal exploitation.

Jan 10 โ€ข 20:20 UTC

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