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Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says | TechCrunch

WhatsApp and Apple notified targets of government spyware in Italy, leading to an ongoing investigation into Paragon Solutions' involvement.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
21 hours ago

WhatsApp could let you back up your chats on its own encrypted cloud storage

WhatsApp is developing its own encrypted cloud storage for chat backups, offering users additional options beyond Google Drive and iCloud.
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

WhatsApp is now testing the notification bubbles feature

The notification bubble displayed by WhatsApp will include the WhatsApp contact or group's profile picture, along with a small WhatsApp icon, indicating it's a WhatsApp notification.
Mobile UX
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

WhatsApp adds prepaid phone recharges in India as its payments usage still lags | TechCrunch

WhatsApp is introducing prepaid phone recharges in India to enhance user transactions within the app.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

NYPD detectives in viral arrest video didn't have body cameras, used WhatsApp to call for backup

NYPD officers used WhatsApp instead of radios during a violent arrest, raising concerns about police communication protocols.
#meta
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Meta Tests Paid WhatsApp Features With New 'Plus' Tier

Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription that offers optional paid features for customization, focusing on personalization rather than essential messaging.
#social-media
#subscription
fromTNW | Insights
1 week ago
Marketing tech

WhatsApp Plus subscription testing at EUR 2.49/month joins Instagram Plus in Meta's cross-app premium push

WhatsApp is testing a paid subscription called WhatsApp Plus, offering cosmetic upgrades for EUR 2.49 per month.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Mobile UX

WhatsApp tests 'Plus' subscription that adds stickers and more for a few bucks a month

WhatsApp Plus subscription offers new customization features for €2.49 monthly, including exclusive stickers, themes, and chat management options.
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Insights
1 week ago

WhatsApp Plus subscription testing at EUR 2.49/month joins Instagram Plus in Meta's cross-app premium push

WhatsApp is testing a paid subscription called WhatsApp Plus, offering cosmetic upgrades for EUR 2.49 per month.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

WhatsApp tests 'Plus' subscription that adds stickers and more for a few bucks a month

WhatsApp Plus subscription offers new customization features for €2.49 monthly, including exclusive stickers, themes, and chat management options.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

WhatsApp is testing a premium subscription, put it is mainly cosmetic | TechCrunch

WhatsApp is testing a subscription service called WhatsApp Plus, offering cosmetic features like custom themes and expanded chat options.
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Pandora WhatsApp campaign

We innovated by being the first global agency in the world to enable Whatsapp sharing in a banner ad. This allowed users to share products directly with contacts, enhancing engagement.
Marketing
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Despite their bad reputation, parenting group chats are for some the village that never sleeps

Parent WhatsApp chats can provide supportive, nonjudgmental spaces for new mothers, contrasting with the often toxic nature of online parenting communities.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

WhatsApp adds a better, native interface for CarPlay

Meta has improved WhatsApp for CarPlay with a native interface and enhanced features for user accessibility.
Digital life
fromTechSpot
3 weeks ago

Which mobile app was the first to reach 1 billion users?

Reaching a billion monthly active users signifies a software's essential role in daily life and digital interaction.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 weeks ago

WhatsApp is gaining noise cancellation for voice and video calls

WhatsApp is developing in-app noise cancellation for clearer voice and video calls.
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

Fenty Beauty launches WhatsApp AI advisor as messaging becomes beauty's next commerce channel

"We've always wanted to partner with Meta more deeply. WhatsApp is so widely used all over the world, and our community and accessibility are important to us."
Women in technology
#spyware
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

fromTNW | Apple
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp notifies 200 users who installed fake app built by Italian spyware maker SIO

WhatsApp alerted 200 users in Italy about a counterfeit app that was actually government spyware developed by SIO.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Italian surveillance firm SIO built fake WhatsApp app with government spyware, Meta says - Silicon Canals

WhatsApp notified 200 users in Italy about a fake app containing spyware linked to surveillance firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromTNW | Apple
3 weeks ago

WhatsApp notifies 200 users who installed fake app built by Italian spyware maker SIO

WhatsApp alerted 200 users in Italy about a counterfeit app that was actually government spyware developed by SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
#cybersecurity
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago
Information security

Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp-Delivered VBS Malware Hijacking Windows via UAC Bypass

A new campaign uses WhatsApp to distribute malicious VBS files, enabling multi-stage infections and remote access through social engineering techniques.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago
Information security

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp-Delivered VBS Malware Hijacking Windows via UAC Bypass

A new campaign uses WhatsApp to distribute malicious VBS files, enabling multi-stage infections and remote access through social engineering techniques.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.
#ios
#ai-features
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations | TechCrunch

WhatsApp introduces AI-powered features for suggested replies, message drafting, photo touch-ups, and space management, enhancing user experience and privacy.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 month ago

WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS

WhatsApp introduces multiple updates including dual account support on iOS, chat history transfer, storage management, and AI features for photo editing and message drafting.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations | TechCrunch

WhatsApp introduces AI-powered features for suggested replies, message drafting, photo touch-ups, and space management, enhancing user experience and privacy.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 month ago

WhatsApp rolls out updates including multiple accounts for iOS

WhatsApp introduces multiple updates including dual account support on iOS, chat history transfer, storage management, and AI features for photo editing and message drafting.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Best Smartwatches with WhatsApp Calling and Messages in India

Smartwatches now offer advanced WhatsApp features, including messaging and calling, with varying support across different models.
Wearables
fromEngadget
1 month ago

WhatsApp is now officially available on Garmin smartwatches

WhatsApp launches an official app for select Garmin smartwatches, enabling users to read, reply to messages, and manage calls directly from their wrist with end-to-end encryption.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta will let kids under 13 use WhatsApp with parent-managed accounts

Meta introduces parent-managed WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, enabling parents to control messaging contacts and restrict features while maintaining end-to-end encryption.
#privacy-rights
fromAol
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

fromAol
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

fromAol
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

fromAol
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

Privacy professionals
fromAol
1 month ago

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

India's Supreme Court is scrutinizing WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy, requiring the platform to give users greater control over data sharing with Meta and allow continued app use without sharing data for advertising.
fromAol
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Why is WhatsApp's privacy policy facing a legal challenge in India?

Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

WhatsApp might soon let you schedule messages to be sent automatically in chats

WhatsApp is developing a Scheduled Messages feature to let users schedule messages for automatic delivery in individual and group chats via a Scheduled Messages section.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

WhatsApp introduces new Group Message History feature

WhatsApp lets group admins and members share 25–100 recent messages with newly added participants, with end-to-end encryption, notifications, sender details, and admin controls.
#russia
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russia attempted to fully block' WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Trying to isolate over 100 million users from private and secure communication is a backwards step and can only lead to less safety for people in Russia. We continue to do everything we can to keep users connected. The move fits into the Kremlin's aim to achieve a sovereign internet an online space cut off from western technology and foreign influence, and more vulnerable to state control.
World news
Social media marketing
fromFullfact
2 months ago

Hobbycraft isn't offering yarn craft kits to those who fill out a survey - Full Fact

Hobbycraft is not running a promotion offering a Red Heart Mega Yarn Craft Kit; circulating Facebook and WhatsApp posts are fake.
#antitrust
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU investigating Meta over policy change that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

EU investigating Meta over policy change that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp | TechCrunch

#eu-antitrust
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

After Close Friends, WhatsApp is now testing Custom Lists for status updates

Instagram introduced the Close Friends feature for Instagram Stories back in November 2018, and last September, we learned that WhatsApp was developing that same feature for its users. Now we've learnt that WhatsApp is also working on a Custom Lists feature for status updates, giving its users more privacy control. This revelation comes from the folks at WABetaInfo, who discovered this under-development Custom Lists feature in beta version 2.26.5.11 of WhatsApp for Android.
Mobile UX
#privacy
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

India's Supreme Court to WhatsApp: 'You cannot play with the right to privacy' | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

India's Supreme Court to WhatsApp: 'You cannot play with the right to privacy' | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts | TechCrunch

Social media marketing
fromSkift
2 months ago

Smart Glasses to AI Agents: 4 Shifts for Travel From Meta's Earnings

Meta's roadmap enables travel brands to extend user tracking for attribution, deploy AI agents in messaging for conversational commerce, and capture experiences with smart glasses.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

WhatsApp gets new security features

WhatsApp introduced optional "Strict Account Settings" to block unknown files, disable link previews, and silence unknown calls to reduce hacking, scamming, and monitoring risks.
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

WhatsApp Boosts Account Security for At-Risk Individuals

Called Strict Account Settings, the new lockdown-style feature is meant to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks that could be targeting journalists and public figures. Set to roll out over the coming weeks, the new feature will allow users to block attachments and media from unknown senders, as well as to silence calls from people they don't know. Additional extreme protection settings will also be available when Strict Account Settings is enabled, limiting how the application works, WhatsApp says.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago

WhatsApp Adds Advanced Security Setting to Counter OS Level Attacks

WhatsApp added Strict Account Settings to block attachments and media from non-contacts and deployed Rust-based safeguards to protect against rare media-processing spyware.
#account-security
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

WhatsApp's new 'lockdown' settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

WhatsApp offers Strict Account Settings to block unknown media and calls, hide profile details, and limit interactions for users at high risk of targeted cyberattacks.
fromNewsday
3 months ago

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

The FTC said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant. The FTC said it continues to allege that, for more than a decade, Meta Platforms Inc. has "illegally maintained a monopoly" in social networking through anticompetitive conduct "by buying the significant competitive threats it identified in Instagram and WhatsApp."
Law
#phishing
fromDataBreaches.Net
3 months ago
Information security

How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East - DataBreaches.Net

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
World news

How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East | TechCrunch

fromDataBreaches.Net
3 months ago
Information security

How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East - DataBreaches.Net

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
World news

How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East | TechCrunch

Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Our favorite cozy game is back

Curated tech and entertainment recommendations covering new shows, apps, smart‑home tweaks, creative tools, and trending industry stories for mid‑January.
Real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Divorced artist loses fight to keep 1.5m north London home she claimed her ex-husband signed over in WhatsApp message

WhatsApp messages, including headers identifying the sender, do not amount to a signed legal document and failed to transfer sole ownership of the house.
#ai-chatbots
Gadgets
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Why Everyone Is on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a globally dominant messaging platform with over three billion monthly users, built for cross-device compatibility and continuing rapid growth after Meta's acquisition.
Software development
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

How WhatsApp Took Over the Global Conversation

WhatsApp evolved from a simple status app into a globally essential messaging platform through push notifications, added messaging, and accelerating network effects.
fromEngadget
3 months ago

WhatsApp might soon be subject to stricter scrutiny under the EU's Digital Services Act

Meta's messaging app WhatsApp could soon be subject to deeper scrutiny (and punishment) under the European Commission's Digital Services Act, Reuters reports. Because the app's broadcasting feature WhatsApp Channels grew to around 51.7 million average monthly active users in the European Union in the first six months of 2025, the feature has crossed the 45-million-person barrier that lets DSA rules apply.
Miscellaneous
#group-chats
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out New Year 2026 stickers, video call effects, and more

WhatsApp released New Year 2026 festive features: a 2026 sticker pack, video call overlays, animated reactions, animated Status stickers, and a 2026 Status layout.
fromComputerworld
4 months ago

WhatsApp accounts targeted in 'GhostPairing' attack

A warning for WhatsApp users: cybercriminals have discovered an alarmingly simple way to access a user's conversations in real time by manipulating the app's device pairing or linking routine.
Information security
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

WhatsApp's biggest market is becoming its toughest test | TechCrunch

India requires messaging apps to bind accounts to active SIMs and enforce periodic web logouts, risking disruption for users and businesses.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

WhatsApp is trying to reinvent voicemail

WhatsApp prompts missed-call voice or video messages after unanswered calls and adds voice-chat reactions, automatic speaker highlighting, and Midjourney and Flux AI image models.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
4 months ago

Google Ads To Gain WhatsApp Support Notifications

Google Ads may be testing the ability to subscribe to support updates via WhatsApp. Google has rolled out a new option to get real-time support case updates directly on WhatsApp, at least some folks are seeing this. Arpan Banerjee posted about this enhancement on LinkedIn and said, "A small feature, but a big boost in convenience for anyone managing Google Ads."
Marketing tech
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Global outage hits WhatsApp due to an 'unexpected error occurred' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

WhatsApp has been hit with a global outage and thousands of users are reporting issues to DownDetector and a message reads "Unexpected error occurred." A person posted on X, "Hello!! Is anyone in Argentina having problems with WhatsApp Web??? It won't connect on me, it's giving me an error." Another said: "WhatsApp is down for many users in India." Another wrote, "Global problem. Here in Chile it's down too."
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Microsoft's AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15 | TechCrunch

Copilot will be removed from WhatsApp on January 15; users must switch to Microsoft’s Copilot mobile apps or web to continue using it.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Tim Dowling: my wife has always wanted to kick me out of book club. Now's her chance

A man repeatedly inserts himself into his wife's women-only book club, becomes its regular attendee and WhatsApp member, then misses a meeting and fears being overlooked.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

WhatsApp gets its own Instagram Notes-like feature | TechCrunch

WhatsApp relaunches its 'About' status for short text updates visible atop chats and profiles, customizable in visibility and duration, disappearing after 24 hours by default.
fromSocial Media Today
5 months ago

WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles

For those of you that have used WhatsApp from the very start, you'll remember About was our first feature. Even before we brought the world private and secure messaging, we made it simple for you to quickly share what's up in your life. Today we're reintroducing and improving About, making it more visible, timely, and easier to use.
Mobile UX
Information security
fromMail Online
5 months ago

WhatsApp users warned as vulnerability allows access to 3.5bn profiles

A contact-discovery flaw allowed scraping of WhatsApp metadata from billions of accounts, exposing phone numbers, device type, location, and account age.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 months ago

3.5B WhatsApp users' info scooped through enumeration flaw

A WhatsApp enumeration flaw exposed personal data of over 3.5 billion accounts, enabling mass harvesting of names, numbers, profile images, and profile text.
fromGSMArena.com
5 months ago

WhatsApp easily exposed 3.5 billion people's phone numbers

This has been revealed by Austrian researchers, who were able to extract phone numbers for all 3.5 billion WhatsApp users. And for around 57% of those 3.5 billion users, the researchers were also able to access their profile photos, and for another 29%, the text on their profiles. If you're wondering what black hat hacking magic trick they needed to use, well, none.
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