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Instagram’s January 2026 “data breach” scare involved mass password reset emails and reports of a large Instagram-related dataset circulating

What Happened With the Recent Instagram “Data Breach” Scare?

January 12, 2026 / by Jana Legaspi

In early January 2026, Instagram users around the world reported something unsettling: password reset emails arriving without any request. The volume and timing made it feel like a full-scale breach. Soon after, Meta (Instagram’s parent company) stated that Instagram’s systems were not breached and that the email surge was...

HTTPS and Security: Essential Practices for Modern Websites

July 18, 2024 / by Dave Burnett

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) has become a standard for secure communication over the internet, offering benefits that extend beyond just data protection. This article explores the importance of HTTPS for SEO, the process of implementing SSL certificates, and best practices for security headers. A. Importance of HTTPS for...