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The easiest way to build a local dev toolbox with one file

Keep your host free from lingering services and mismatched versions. Run your dev stack in isolation and rebuild it when ...
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From March 1 your WhatsApp use set to change, SIM binding becomes mandatory: Here is what it means for users

The Indian government is making SIM binding compulsory for WhatsApp users in the country, and this rule could significantly change how you use your account across devices. Starting March 1, 2026, the ...
TechRadar

Some top password managers can be hacked and hijacked to change your passwords - here's what we know

Vulnerabilities have been discovered in several password managers Researchers created theoretical attacks that could steal credentials Remediation efforts are underway, with multiple vulnerabilities ...
The Mirror

WhatsApp users placed on red alert and urged to change one setting immediately

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 ...
Which

Instagram users receive unexpected emails prompting a password reset

Tali writes about scams and consumer rights for Which? delving into fraud, technology and consumer rights topics to keep readers safe and empowered. A large number of Instagram users have received ...
Mashable

Beware Instagram reset password scams that users report are on the rise

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 ...
Computerworld

Google may soon let users change their Gmail address

Google may be about to let users change their Gmail address. According to Telegram group Google Pixel Hub, via 9to5Google, a Hindi version of Gmail’s support page states that the feature is “being ...
CNBC

Google is rolling out a new feature allowing users to change their Gmail address

Google is quietly testing a way to change Gmail addresses without losing data. Updated guidance appears only on Hindi support pages so far. Old email addresses remain active as aliases after the ...
ZDNet

OpenAI user data was breached, but changing your password won't help - here's why

Some OpenAI customer data was exfiltrated in a supply chain attack. The attack only affected visitors to OpenAI's API documentation. The damage was minimal yet noteworthy. A supply chain attack occurs ...
Windows Report

How to Change Another User’s Password in Windows 11

Changing another user’s password in Windows 11 is simple, whether you are an administrator helping someone recover access or managing multiple accounts on a shared PC. This guide walks you through ...
TechCrunch

Plex urges users to change passwords after data breach

Streaming giant Plex is urging its customers to change their passwords after it disclosed a data breach of one of its user databases. The company said in a post on Monday that it was aware of a ...