WhatsApp rolls out usernames to help users hide their phone number
WhatsApp is finally allowing users to reserve usernames, a privacy feature that lets them hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list.
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WhatsApp is finally adding usernames
Meta-owned WhatsApp is adding the option to claim a unique username, allowing users to message each other without sharing phone.
Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours
Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone.
Chainalysis Reveals Data Breach: Credentials for All Customers Exposed
Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis reports a breach exposing credentials and live tokens for all customers, affecting law enforcement, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses worldwide.
DreamHost confirms data breach exposed FTP logins and webmail sessions
DreamHost is warning of a data breach after attackers gained access to its File Manager platform for two months and stole customers' FTP/SFTP usernames and passwords. [.
FBI Warns of FortiBleed Attacks and Other Cyber Threats
FBI and CISA issue warnings about ongoing FortiBleed attacks and other cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing, and AI-assisted attacks.
FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Targeting Online Accounts for Nudity Theft
The FBI has issued a warning about cybercriminals targeting online accounts, including social media and other platforms, to steal sexually explicit images or videos, which can be used for blackmail or resale.
FortiBleed: A Major Fortinet VPN Credentials Leak
A significant data leak known as FortiBleed has exposed Fortinet and FortiGate VPN credentials for 73,932 firewall URLs at organizations worldwide, including major companies like Chevron, Samsung, and Foxconn.
Your Spotify username is about to become a lot less useful
Spotify says users will no longer be able to sign in with usernames starting September 1, 2026, and will need to use their email.
Infinite Campus Data Breach: A Comprehensive Guide
Infinite Campus, a widely used student information system, experienced a data breach affecting over 137,000 school staff accounts, exposing personal information including names, contact details, and other publicly available data.
IT Employee Sentenced for Extensive Cyberattacks on Former Employer
A former IT employee at an Iowa school district was sentenced to 21 months in prison for conducting a prolonged cyberattack that disrupted classroom operations and caused significant damages.