WhatsApp: A Legacy of Privacy and Safety
6 days, 8 hours ago

WhatsApp: A Legacy of Privacy and Safety

Deccan Chronicle  

Over the past decade, WhatsApp has emerged as more than just a messaging platform, championing privacy and user safety. In India, WhatsApp’s largest market with hundreds of millions of users, the platform has introduced groundbreaking features and campaigns designed to empower users while protecting them from digital threats. The Evolution of Privacy WhatsApp’s journey toward becoming a privacy-first platform began long before the recent wave of innovations. Addressing the growing challenge of misinformation in the digital age, WhatsApp has introduced Channels – a feature designed to disseminate authoritative information effectively with verified, trusted updates from organizations, news outlets, and other credible sources. Going beyond product innovation, in 2024, WhatsApp also launched two impactful campaigns aimed at educating Indian users about best practices for staying safe online.

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Code shared, account snared: The six-digit WhatsApp scam that has caught even celebs in its web
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Code shared, account snared: The six-digit WhatsApp scam that has caught even celebs in its web

New Indian Express  

That's the number of WhatsApp users in India. From discussing life's gravest crises to cracking jokes, sharing memes and catching up with family and friends, it’s where conversations happen, memories are shared, and connections thrive. This isn't just a hypothetical situation or a nightmare – it's the reality for a growing number of people in India as WhatsApp hacking cases …

WhatsApp Takes a Musical Turn with Abhay Deol: A Cautionary Tale on Staying Safe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp Takes a Musical Turn with Abhay Deol: A Cautionary Tale on Staying Safe

Live Mint  

WhatsApp's new video campaign featuring Abhay Deol is a refreshing take on the brand's core messaging around privacy and staying connected. The campaign takes a musical twist by reimagining the iconic track ‘Oye Lucky Lucky Oye,’ driving awareness about scam protection while keeping audiences entertained. The video captures relatable scenarios where online scams can occur, such as fake job offers …

SafeChat- Fake Android Chat App used by hackers to target WhatsApp users in India
1 year, 4 months ago

SafeChat- Fake Android Chat App used by hackers to target WhatsApp users in India

India TV News  

Hackers are exploiting WhatsApp users in South Asia, particularly in India, by using a fake Android chat app named 'SafeChat' to steal data through malicious payloads delivered via WhatsApp chat. The app's deceptive user interface tricks users into believing its authenticity while extracting crucial information before users realize it is a fake app. Image Source : PIXABAYWhatsApp Cyfirma reported that …

Pink WhatsApp scam: What is it and how to stay wary of such scams?
1 year, 5 months ago

Pink WhatsApp scam: What is it and how to stay wary of such scams?

Live Mint  

In an age where social media platforms have become fertile grounds for cybercrime, a new digital menace has emerged, capturing the attention of authorities and unsuspecting users alike. In this article, we delve into the workings of the Pink WhatsApp scam and provide essential tips on how to protect yourself from such digital fraud. The Pink WhatsApp scam operates through …

WhatsApp introduces a global security centre to safeguard users
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces a global security centre to safeguard users

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned social media platform launched a new global security centre for users to learn more about how to protect themselves against spammers and unwanted contact, as it faces scrutiny over the menace of international spam calls and messages. About international spam calls Last month, the instant messaging platform responded to the problem of international scam calls in India …

WhatsApp expresses gratitude to the IT Minister for user safety initiatives: Know more
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp expresses gratitude to the IT Minister for user safety initiatives: Know more

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a messaging platform owned by Meta, expressed its gratitude on Tuesday for the recognition of its unwavering dedication to user safety in India. During the launch, Vaishnaw highlighted WhatsApp's collaboration with the government in ensuring the safety of its customers, emphasizing the company's commitment to user security. WhatsApp spokesperson said, "We are grateful for the minister's acknowledgement of WhatsApp's …

How WhatsApp is informing users about its new features
2 years, 3 months ago

How WhatsApp is informing users about its new features

Hindustan Times  

Messaging platform WhatsApp has launched a brand campaign in India to inform the users about its three new features in its efforts to ensure more data privacy for the users. WhatsApp also has a disappearing message feature to set durations like 24 hours, seven days or 90 days so that the users can send photos and videos that disappear after …

Centre responds to WhatsApp lawsuit: 'Respect right to privacy, new rules won't affect functioning'
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre responds to WhatsApp lawsuit: 'Respect right to privacy, new rules won't affect functioning'

Firstpost  

The Centre on Wednesday issued a clarification on WhatsApp’s lawsuit against the new IT rules saying that it respects the right to privacy and none of the new measures proposed by India will impact the normal functioning of WhatsApp in any manner. This comes after WhatsApp moved the Delhi HC to challenge rule mandating it to identify the first originator …

WhatsApp and its dubious claims
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp and its dubious claims

The Hindu  

The learned senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Arvind Datar submitted to the Delhi High Court that WhatsApp’s contentious new privacy policy came into effect from May 15, 2021. If a public policy of privacy is there in India, does it apply to WhatsApp policy?” This question acquires relevance due to the dominant market status of WhatsApp-Facebook-Instagram. In its affidavit to …

New security flaws in WhatsApp can let cyberattackers gain illegal access to users' data
3 years, 8 months ago

New security flaws in WhatsApp can let cyberattackers gain illegal access to users' data

India Today  

Yet another vulnerability has been found in WhatsApp that can allow attackers to access the sensitive information of users. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in WhatsApp applications which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system. As per a report published in Traced, WhatsApp Online Status Tracker websites and apps were …

An antitrust probe to safeguard the rights of our WhatsApp users
3 years, 8 months ago

An antitrust probe to safeguard the rights of our WhatsApp users

Live Mint  

The suo-moto order by the Competition Commission of India to launch an investigation into WhatsApp’s new privacy policy is a landmark and laudably assertive exercise of its statutory role as the guardian of consumer rights and unhindered competition in our market. By taking cognizance of the potential impact of WhatsApp’s policy on Indian consumers, the CCI has rightfully stood up …

WhatsApp to reach out to users via 'status' and banners on proposed privacy policy update
3 years, 10 months ago

WhatsApp to reach out to users via 'status' and banners on proposed privacy policy update

The Hindu  

WhatsApp, which faced a severe backlash over the latest update to its privacy policy, will now leverage its own platform to reach out to users directly via the “status” feature, while also putting up banners on the application, to share detailed information on the proposed policy updates. “We’ve seen some of our competitors try to get away with claiming they …

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy
3 years, 11 months ago

Update debate: The Hindu Editorial on WhatsApp and privacy

The Hindu  

WhatsApp’s decision to delay the update of its privacy policy, following a backlash from its users, is an implicit acknowledgement of the increasing role played by perceptions about privacy in the continued well-being of a popular service. Problems for the Facebook-owned app started earlier this month when it announced an update to its terms of service and privacy policy, according …

WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp faces first legal challenge in India over privacy

The Hindu  

WhatsApp's updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India's security, a petition filed in an Indian court said on Thursday,presenting another legal challenge for the Facebook Inc-owned messenger. In India, many users have began installing rival apps like Signal and Telegram, pushing WhatsApp to begin a costly advertising campaign to calm customers. "It virtually gives a 360-degree profile …

WhatsApp's Latest Terms on its Privacy Policies Have Unleashed a Memefest on the Internet
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp's Latest Terms on its Privacy Policies Have Unleashed a Memefest on the Internet

News 18  

Privacy for users of social media companies especially that of Facebook seem like a futile idea after various news reports and documentaries have told us otherwise. In its updated privacy policy statement that came out on January 4, 2021, WhatsApp has mentioned that it is elaborating further in data sharing when users rely on third-party integrations. Facebook how can you …

WhatApp reveals security bugs that endangered the accounts of its two billion users
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatApp reveals security bugs that endangered the accounts of its two billion users

The Hindu  

WhatsApp disclosed six security vulnerabilities that could have made the accounts of its two billion users around the world, prone to hacks. The messaging, calling and data sharing platform identified four security bugs in WhatsApp for Android, two in WhatsApp desktop versions and two in its iPhone clients. It also found a security bypass issue in WhatsApp desktop versions that …

WhatsApp Hack Can Expose Your Private Messages, Photos: How to Stay Safe From Extortion
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Hack Can Expose Your Private Messages, Photos: How to Stay Safe From Extortion

News 18  

WhatsApp is by far the most popular messaging application in India, with over 400 million active users of the app’s service in India. Now, Maharashtra Cyber has revealed a new tactic that scammers around India are using to trick unassuming WhatsApp users to hack their WhatsApp accounts. Alongside hacking individuals, the scammers are using the new WhatsApp hack tactic to …

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