How ‘Reprompt’ Attack Let Hackers Steal Data From Microsoft Copilot

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

Varonis found a “Reprompt” attack that let a single link hijack Microsoft Copilot Personal sessions and exfiltrate data; Microsoft patched it in January 2026.
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How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people – often using age-old tricks

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

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Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

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The Race to Build the DeepSeek of Europe Is On

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Techme101

As Europe’s longstanding alliance with the US falters, its push to become a self-sufficient AI superpower has become more urgent.

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Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Techme101

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single winner. […]

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TechCrunch Mobility: ‘Physical AI’ enters the hype machine

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Techme101

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 

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Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Techme101

Threads’ daily mobile usage has quietly surpassed X as Meta leans on cross-promotion, creator tools and fast feature rollouts — even as X faces fresh controversies

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How YC-backed Bucket Robotics survived its first CES

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Techme101

Now, the startup is turning its attention to building the business, fundraising and striking commercial deals.

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Moxie Marlinspike has a privacy-conscious alternative to ChatGPT

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Techme101

Confer is designed to look and feel like ChatGPT or Claude, but your conversations can’t be used for training or advertising.

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Who will be next to implement an Australia-style under-16s social media ban?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Techme101

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concerns about children’s screen time, as the House of Lords may vote next week on an under-16s social media ban.

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