WhatsApp

Lawsuit claims Meta can see WhatsApp chats in breach of privacy

The plaintiffs accuse the companies and their leaders of defrauding WhatsApp’s billions of users worldwide.

WhatsApp calls out restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp

‘I don’t trust it’: Russians sceptical about state-backed messenger MAX

Rights advocates warn that MAX – which lacks end-to-end encryption – could be used as a powerful surveillance tool.

Russia threatens total ban on WhatsApp

Over $10.6 million lost to job scams involving online tasks, web surveys since October

Some victims received unsolicited outreach from scammers through WhatsApp and Telegram.

Police warn of new ruse by scammers to take over victims’ WhatsApp accounts

In such scams, victims would receive SMSes informing them of issues with their WhatsApp account due to prolonged lack of verification.

WhatsApp will warn users before they share screen with strangers in Meta’s new anti-scam push

Meta is rolling out new features to protect Singaporeans against scammers.

US court bars NSO Group from installing spyware on WhatsApp

The Pegasus spyware developed by NSO Group can switch on a target's mobile phone camera and microphone, as well as access its data.

WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban

Australia's regulator said it will initially focus on platforms with the greatest number of users, where there are higher risks of harm.

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