Reports emerged on January 10, 2026, of a significant Instagram data leak affecting approximately 17.5 million users, where personal information including usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and in some cases, bios containing sensitive details like physical locations, was exposed. Cybersecurity experts clarify this wasn’t a traditional hack but likely resulted from data scraping via public […]
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Facebook, founded in 2004, is a global social media platform known for connecting billions of users. It began as a college networking site and evolved into a space for sharing content, but it faced privacy controversies. The platform monetizes through targeted ads and acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. Facebook’s societal impact includes information spread and activism, […]
