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Marketing tech

Meta awarded $167m in court battle with spyware mercenaries | Computer Weekly

NSO Group was ordered to pay punitive and compensatory damages for exploiting a WhatsApp vulnerability.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about the misuse of spyware by government agencies.

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp plans to add even MORE AI tools despite 'annoying' AI button

WhatsApp's AI button faces user backlash, highlighting worries over privacy and effectiveness.

Meta's planned AI tools aim to enhance user experience despite skepticism on data privacy.

fromTheregister

UK news

NSO Group must pay Meta $168M in WhatsApp spy case

Meta won $167 million from NSO Group over misuse of WhatsApp's vulnerabilities for spying.

Miscellaneous

Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump

WhatsApp users were targeted by Paragon Solutions' spyware, raising concerns about government misuse of tracking technology.

Miscellaneous

Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government | TechCrunch

The Italian government confirms a spyware campaign revealed by WhatsApp, denying any involvement in targeting citizens.

fromZDNET

11 hours ago

Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks - here's why

Spyware has increasingly targeted journalists and activists, raising concerns about privacy and security in tech.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Meta awarded $167m in court battle with spyware mercenaries | Computer Weekly

NSO Group was ordered to pay punitive and compensatory damages for exploiting a WhatsApp vulnerability.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about the misuse of spyware by government agencies.

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp plans to add even MORE AI tools despite 'annoying' AI button

WhatsApp's AI button faces user backlash, highlighting worries over privacy and effectiveness.

Meta's planned AI tools aim to enhance user experience despite skepticism on data privacy.

UK news

fromTheregister

NSO Group must pay Meta $168M in WhatsApp spy case

Meta won $167 million from NSO Group over misuse of WhatsApp's vulnerabilities for spying.

Miscellaneous

Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump

WhatsApp users were targeted by Paragon Solutions' spyware, raising concerns about government misuse of tracking technology.

Miscellaneous

Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government | TechCrunch

The Italian government confirms a spyware campaign revealed by WhatsApp, denying any involvement in targeting citizens.

Whatsapp to pull out of Sweden if 'back door' surveillance law passes

Whatsapp may leave Sweden if a law allowing government access to encrypted messages is passed, prioritizing user privacy over continued service.

WhatsApp is DOWN: App crashes for thousands of users around the world

WhatsApp experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of users worldwide, leading to frustrations and commentary on social media.

fromFast Company

Zuckerberg defends Meta's Instagram, WhatsApp deals in U.S. antitrust trial

Meta's acquisition strategy for Instagram and WhatsApp was aimed at stifling competition, now challenged under antitrust scrutiny.

WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion users | TechCrunch

WhatsApp has surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, solidifying its role in Meta's AI strategy and business growth.

fromeuronews

Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trial

Meta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.

fromBusiness Insider

8 revelations from Mark Zuckerberg's 3 days on the witness stand in Meta's antitrust trial

Meta's antitrust trial reveals concerns about the company's market dominance and potential breakup.

fromwww.thelocal.se

Whatsapp to pull out of Sweden if 'back door' surveillance law passes

Whatsapp may leave Sweden if a law allowing government access to encrypted messages is passed, prioritizing user privacy over continued service.

WhatsApp is DOWN: App crashes for thousands of users around the world

WhatsApp experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of users worldwide, leading to frustrations and commentary on social media.

fromFast Company

Zuckerberg defends Meta's Instagram, WhatsApp deals in U.S. antitrust trial

Meta's acquisition strategy for Instagram and WhatsApp was aimed at stifling competition, now challenged under antitrust scrutiny.

WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion users | TechCrunch

WhatsApp has surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, solidifying its role in Meta's AI strategy and business growth.

fromeuronews

Everything you need to know about Meta's 'monopoly' trial

Meta's potential forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp poses significant implications for competition law and big tech regulations.

fromBusiness Insider

8 revelations from Mark Zuckerberg's 3 days on the witness stand in Meta's antitrust trial

Meta's antitrust trial reveals concerns about the company's market dominance and potential breakup.

WhatsApp Launches Private Processing to Enable AI Features While Protecting Message Privacy

WhatsApp introduces Private Processing, enabling AI features while maintaining user privacy through secure message handling.

Privacy technologies

How to lock down your privacy in WhatsApp

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption keeps messages private, but additional security measures are essential for optimal protection.

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp Is Gambling That It Can Add AI Features Without Compromising Privacy

Meta's Private Processing aims to enhance WhatsApp's AI while minimizing risks, unlike Apple's all-encompassing design for its Intelligence platform.

fromEngadget

Privacy technologies

WhatsApp introduces a feature that blocks chat participants from sharing content

WhatsApp's Advanced Chat Privacy feature prevents conversation sharing outside the app.

fromNew York Post

Privacy technologies

Signal head defends messaging app's security after Houthi attack text leak: 'Gold standard in private comms'

Signal's messaging app emphasizes privacy and security, using end-to-end encryption and minimal data collection.

fromArs Technica

6 days ago

Privacy professionals

WhatsApp provides no cryptographic management for group messages

WhatsApp lacks robust group management security, allowing potential unauthorized access to group chats.

fromThe Hacker News

WhatsApp Launches Private Processing to Enable AI Features While Protecting Message Privacy

WhatsApp introduces Private Processing, enabling AI features while maintaining user privacy through secure message handling.

Privacy technologies

How to lock down your privacy in WhatsApp

WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption keeps messages private, but additional security measures are essential for optimal protection.

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp Is Gambling That It Can Add AI Features Without Compromising Privacy

Meta's Private Processing aims to enhance WhatsApp's AI while minimizing risks, unlike Apple's all-encompassing design for its Intelligence platform.

fromEngadget

Privacy technologies

WhatsApp introduces a feature that blocks chat participants from sharing content

WhatsApp's Advanced Chat Privacy feature prevents conversation sharing outside the app.

fromNew York Post

Privacy technologies

Signal head defends messaging app's security after Houthi attack text leak: 'Gold standard in private comms'

Signal's messaging app emphasizes privacy and security, using end-to-end encryption and minimal data collection.

fromArs Technica

6 days ago

Privacy professionals

WhatsApp provides no cryptographic management for group messages

WhatsApp lacks robust group management security, allowing potential unauthorized access to group chats.

more#privacy

Law

NSO Group must pay more than $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for spyware campaign | TechCrunch

NSO Group must pay $167 million in damages to WhatsApp for 2019 hacking campaign.

#iphone

Apple

iPhone will soon let you set WhatsApp as the default calling and messaging app

WhatsApp can soon be set as the default calling and messaging app on iPhones.

Gadgets

Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected

iPhone models running iOS 12 will lose access to WhatsApp starting May 2025.

Gadgets

Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from Monday - devices affected

WhatsApp will stop being accessible on older iPhones by May 2025.

Users must upgrade to iOS 15.1 or newer to continue using the app.

Apple

iPhone will soon let you set WhatsApp as the default calling and messaging app

WhatsApp can soon be set as the default calling and messaging app on iPhones.

Gadgets

Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected

iPhone models running iOS 12 will lose access to WhatsApp starting May 2025.

Gadgets

Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from Monday - devices affected

WhatsApp will stop being accessible on older iPhones by May 2025.

Users must upgrade to iOS 15.1 or newer to continue using the app.

more#iphone

fromFast Company

Media industry

WhatsApp's new Netflix doc on F1 is a master class in turning advertising into entertainment

Lewis Hamilton's departure from Mercedes sparked the creation of a documentary highlighting the internal search for his replacement, featuring WhatsApp.

The documentary showcases how WhatsApp is instrumental in significant life moments, transcending traditional advertising.

WhatsApp will let you tell group members what your role is

WhatsApp introduces group chat labels for clarity on user roles, visible only to group members.

Google Messages will support WhatsApp video calls

Google Messages will soon allow video calls from WhatsApp directly.

Integration focuses on enhancing user experience for one-on-one chats.

Group chats will default to Google Meet for video calls.

Feature expected to be released in a few weeks.

fromClickUp

Privacy technologies

15+ WhatsApp Hacks You Should Know | ClickUp

WhatsApp can enhance productivity through effective communication hacks beyond casual texting.

Web frameworks

WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web

WhatsApp's web client may soon enable voice and video calls, enhancing communication versatility across devices.

WhatsApp will let you tell group members what your role is

WhatsApp introduces group chat labels for clarity on user roles, visible only to group members.

Google Messages will support WhatsApp video calls

Google Messages will soon allow video calls from WhatsApp directly.

Integration focuses on enhancing user experience for one-on-one chats.

Group chats will default to Google Meet for video calls.

Feature expected to be released in a few weeks.

fromClickUp

Privacy technologies

15+ WhatsApp Hacks You Should Know | ClickUp

WhatsApp can enhance productivity through effective communication hacks beyond casual texting.

Web frameworks

WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web

WhatsApp's web client may soon enable voice and video calls, enhancing communication versatility across devices.

more#messaging-apps

Growth hacking

Grouphug is a stealth-mode startup that plans use AI inside WhatsApp groups | TechCrunch

Grouphug offers a unique app that transforms group WhatsApp chats into memes, with plans for a broader generative AI platform.

WhatsApp launches Advanced Chat Privacy

WhatsApp launched Advanced Chat Privacy to enhance chat security by preventing content from being exported.

Privacy technologies

WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history

WhatsApp's new Advanced Chat Privacy feature enhances user control over chat exports and media downloads.

WhatsApp launches Advanced Chat Privacy

WhatsApp launched Advanced Chat Privacy to enhance chat security by preventing content from being exported.

Privacy technologies

WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history

WhatsApp's new Advanced Chat Privacy feature enhances user control over chat exports and media downloads.

more#chat-privacy

#meta-ai

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp infuses more AI into group chats

WhatsApp's new beta allows AI-generated icons for group chats, expanding personalization options.

AI assists in group interaction, settling debates and providing ideas within the chat.

What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It?

Meta has expanded its AI assistant to WhatsApp, raising privacy concerns over user interactions not being end-to-end encrypted.

I can't delete WhatsApp's new AI tool. But I'll use it over my dead body | Polly Hudson

Meta AI's presence on WhatsApp has elicited feelings of fear and anger among users who feel their consent was ignored.

WhatsApp's latest feature makes your messages even more private | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's new feature adds an extra layer of privacy by preventing chat exports and auto-downloads.

Mobile UX

WhatsApp testing new widget to make Meta AI easier to access

WhatsApp introduces a customizable home screen widget for easier access to Meta AI functionalities.

EU data protection

Meta AI is finally coming to the EU, but with limitations | TechCrunch

Meta AI is launching in the EU, although with limited features compared to its U.S. version.

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp infuses more AI into group chats

WhatsApp's new beta allows AI-generated icons for group chats, expanding personalization options.

AI assists in group interaction, settling debates and providing ideas within the chat.

What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It?

Meta has expanded its AI assistant to WhatsApp, raising privacy concerns over user interactions not being end-to-end encrypted.

I can't delete WhatsApp's new AI tool. But I'll use it over my dead body | Polly Hudson

Meta AI's presence on WhatsApp has elicited feelings of fear and anger among users who feel their consent was ignored.

WhatsApp's latest feature makes your messages even more private | TechCrunch

WhatsApp's new feature adds an extra layer of privacy by preventing chat exports and auto-downloads.

Mobile UX

WhatsApp testing new widget to make Meta AI easier to access

WhatsApp introduces a customizable home screen widget for easier access to Meta AI functionalities.

EU data protection

Meta AI is finally coming to the EU, but with limitations | TechCrunch

Meta AI is launching in the EU, although with limited features compared to its U.S. version.

more#meta-ai

fromwww.dw.com

How do Indians navigate WhatsApp misinformation? DW 04/21/2025

WhatsApp has significantly contributed to the spread of misinformation, impacting family relationships and mental well-being.

fromVG247

Social media marketing

Diablo 4 will help you pretend you have way more friends than you actually do with its bold, new... WhatsApp group?

Blizzard's introduction of a WhatsApp group for Diablo 4 updates raises questions about effective communication methods for gaming news.

fromwww.bbc.com

UK politics

Badenoch laughs off Jenrick's WhatsApp mix-up

Kemi Badenoch humorously acknowledged being mistakenly added to a WhatsApp group promoting Robert Jenrick's London Marathon run.

Telegram hits 1 billion active users as CEO Pavel Durov takes swipe at Meta-owned rival WhatsApp

Telegram has reached 1 billion monthly active users, highlighting its growth and profitability while criticizing WhatsApp.

London startup

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says app now has 1B users, calls WhatsApp a 'cheap, watered down imitation' | TechCrunch

Telegram has surpassed 1 billion active users and reported significant profits, establishing itself as a strong competitor against WhatsApp.

London startup

fromBusiness Insider

Telegram hits 1 billion active users as CEO Pavel Durov takes swipe at Meta-owned rival WhatsApp

Telegram has reached 1 billion monthly active users, highlighting its growth and profitability while criticizing WhatsApp.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London startup

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says app now has 1B users, calls WhatsApp a 'cheap, watered down imitation' | TechCrunch

Telegram has surpassed 1 billion active users and reported significant profits, establishing itself as a strong competitor against WhatsApp.

more#telegram

London politics

Police officer for Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley had indecent video involving child

Former police constable Anthony Moore faced misconduct for sharing child exploitation materials and extreme violence videos, reflecting serious breaches of ethical conduct.

fromwww.cnbc.com

Online Community Development

Meta investors shouldn't sleep on WhatsApp's potential. Here's why

WhatsApp's business messaging is poised for significant growth, projected to generate $5.8 billion to $7.3 billion in revenue by 2030.

Meta's overall market for business messaging is set to expand from $26 billion in 2024 to $40 billion by 2030.

#messaging

WhatsApp is working on support for threaded message replies

WhatsApp is developing threaded message replies to better organize responses in chats.

Online Community Development

Cryptocurrency

Message threads are coming to WhatsApp

WhatsApp is introducing a threaded message feature to improve conversation tracking and organization.

WhatsApp is working on support for threaded message replies

WhatsApp is developing threaded message replies to better organize responses in chats.

Cryptocurrency

Message threads are coming to WhatsApp

WhatsApp is introducing a threaded message feature to improve conversation tracking and organization.

WhatsApp is now a Very Large platform in the EU, and will face tougher regulation

WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act due to its user base.

Web design

WhatsApp is getting themed chat bubbles

WhatsApp introduces enhanced customization features for chat themes, colors, and wallpapers.