'Multiple Vulnerabilities In WhatsApp': India's Nodal Cybersecurity Agency Alerts About Risk Of Sensitive Data Leak
3 years, 11 months ago

'Multiple Vulnerabilities In WhatsApp': India's Nodal Cybersecurity Agency Alerts About Risk Of Sensitive Data Leak

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's nodal cybersecurity agency CERT-In has alerted WhatsApp users by informing about certain vulnerabilities in the widely used messaging app that can potentially lead to a breach of sensitive information. "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," the advisory stated. It further revealed that these vulnerabilities "exist in WhatsApp applications due to a cache configuration issue and missing bounds check within the audio decoding pipeline". "Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system," it cautioned.

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Signal chat leak: App head defends messaging app’s security after US war plan leak
1 week, 1 day ago

Signal chat leak: App head defends messaging app’s security after US war plan leak

The Hindu  

The president of Signal defended the messaging app's security on Wednesday after top Trump administration officials mistakenly included a journalist in an encrypted chatroom they used to discuss looming U.S. military action against Yemen's Houthis. But she described the app as the "gold standard in private comms" in a post on X, which outlined Signal's security advantages over Meta's WhatsApp …

WhatsApp bans 8.4 million accounts in India to combat fraud under IT Rules 2021
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp bans 8.4 million accounts in India to combat fraud under IT Rules 2021

Live Mint  

Instant messaging platform WhatsApp has taken decisive action by banning more than 8.4 million accounts within a single month. Reasons for Account Bans WhatsApp has cited multiple reasons for this large-scale enforcement action: Violation of Terms of Service : Accounts engaged in bulk messaging, spam, fraudulent activities, and the spread of misleading or harmful content were targeted. Illegal Activities : …

A.P. CM tells officials to make all government services accessible through WhatsApp within six months
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A.P. CM tells officials to make all government services accessible through WhatsApp within six months

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked the officials to make all government services accessible through WhatsApp so that people need not visit the government offices. The entire government service system should be available to the people via WhatsApp within the next three to six months,” the Chief Minister said. As part of this initiative, Mr. Naidu suggested …

WhatsApp’s warning for users! Zero-Click spyware targets over two dozen countries; Italy confirms 7 cases
1 month, 4 weeks ago

WhatsApp’s warning for users! Zero-Click spyware targets over two dozen countries; Italy confirms 7 cases

Live Mint  

WhatsApp users in more than two dozen countries have been affected by a sophisticated spyware attack, with at least seven confirmed cases in Italy, prompting the government to launch an investigation. The spyware, linked to the Israeli surveillance company Paragon Solutions, was used to target journalists, activists, and civil society members, using a "zero-click" hack that does not require any …

No Indian users affected by spyware from Israeli firm
2 months ago

No Indian users affected by spyware from Israeli firm

Hindustan Times  

A day after Meta said that Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions had targeted nearly 100 WhatsApp users, including journalists and members of civil society, with its sophisticated spyware called Graphite, a person close to the matter told HT that Indian users were not affected by the said spyware. WhatsApp has disrupted a spyware campaign by Paragon that targeted a number …

WhatsApp says there is new Israeli spyware that can target phones, break into private data
2 months ago

WhatsApp says there is new Israeli spyware that can target phones, break into private data

India Today  

WhatsApp has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting nearly 100 journalists and civil society members in a recent hacking campaign, as per a report by The Guardian. WhatsApp says the attacks were carried out using sophisticated spyware known as Graphite, which is capable of infiltrating devices without requiring any interaction from the victim — a technique known as …

WhatsApp says hackers used Paragon spyware to target journalists, civil society members
2 months ago

WhatsApp says hackers used Paragon spyware to target journalists, civil society members

Live Mint  

Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp messenger service said it disrupted a hacking campaign linked to Israeli spyware firm Paragon. “WhatsApp will continue to protect peoples’ ability to communicate privately.” Spyware, which allows users to remotely access mobile phones and monitor encrypted messages without the victim’s knowledge, is a controversial tool that has often been by some governments to target human rights …

WhatsApp releases a new update to fix critical privacy bug on iPhones
2 months ago

WhatsApp releases a new update to fix critical privacy bug on iPhones

India Today  

WhatsApp — claimed to be one of the safest messaging platforms available today — has rolled out a critical update to fix a major privacy vulnerability in its View Once feature for iOS. According to the researcher, the vulnerability allowed anyone to bypass the View Once privacy protection by navigating to the app’s storage settings. By going to Settings > …

WhatsApp chats: Mark Zuckerberg's statement raises serious privacy concerns for millions of users
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp chats: Mark Zuckerberg's statement raises serious privacy concerns for millions of users

India TV News  

WhatsApp stands out as the most widely used instant messaging app globally, boasting over 295 crore daily active users. In a surprising revelation on Saturday, January 11, 2025, Zuckerberg stated that American authorities, including the CIA, could access WhatsApp messages if they physically handle a user’s device. He emphasized that while WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption protects users’ privacy, any government agency …

Downloading apps from WhatsApp? Kerala man lost Rs 4 crore in major scam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Downloading apps from WhatsApp? Kerala man lost Rs 4 crore in major scam

India TV News  

A new case of fraud has emerged involving the WhatsApp messaging app, highlighting a serious risk for users. A man from Tripunithura, Kerala, lost a staggering Rs 4.05 crore after downloading a harmful app using a link sent to him through WhatsApp. While scams on WhatsApp are not new, this situation is particularly alarming because the man was manipulated by …

WhatsApp Scams: Government asks Meta to tackle cases of cyber frauds after TRAI's appeal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp Scams: Government asks Meta to tackle cases of cyber frauds after TRAI's appeal

Live Mint  

Indian government has asked Meta to tackle the growing scams on WhatsApp. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology secretary S Krishnan confirmed that the government had taken up the matter of growing scams with WhatsApp while noting that its an ongoing process. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Anil Kumar Lahoti also confirmed to Economic Times that WhatsApp calls are handled …

Code shared, account snared: The six-digit WhatsApp scam that has caught even celebs in its web
3 months, 4 weeks 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 hacks on the rise: How scammers are getting in and how you can stop them
4 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp hacks on the rise: How scammers are getting in and how you can stop them

India TV News  

WhatsApp is one of the popular instant messaging platforms which helps to manage tasks in our everyday lives. WhatsApp hacking cases on the rise Just to recall, an Indian WhatsApp user named Supriya Sule had complained that her app was hacked and after hacking, the fraudsters sent messages from her WhatsApp account. Recently, another complaint was filed by Kerala IAS …

Will WhatsApp shut down in India? IT minister says this: ‘Company has not informed’
8 months ago

Will WhatsApp shut down in India? IT minister says this: ‘Company has not informed’

Hindustan Times  

Information and Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that WhatsApp and its parent company Meta have not informed the Indian government of any plans to shut down their services in the country. WhatsApp's lawyer, Tejas Karia, said that breaking encryption would undermine user privacy, compromise trust and necessitate storing millions of messages for extended periods. Ashwini Vaishnaw explained in his response …

WhatsApp threatens to exit India: What are new IT rules on tracing originator
11 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp threatens to exit India: What are new IT rules on tracing originator

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp, owned by its parent company Meta Inc., has threatened to leave India if it is forced to break encryption of messages and calls on its instant messaging platform. “As a platform, we are saying, if we are told to break encryption, then WhatsApp goes,” the lawyer appearing for WhatsApp told the Delhi high court. It means millions and millions …

Why Did WhatsApp Threaten To Leave India? Encryption Clash And Amended IT Rules Explained
11 months, 1 week ago

Why Did WhatsApp Threaten To Leave India? Encryption Clash And Amended IT Rules Explained

ABP News  

WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform owned by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, made a bold statement during a Delhi High Court hearing asserting its stance against potential breaches of encryption. The discussion unfolded within the context of WhatsApp's challenge against the amended IT rules, a legal move prompted by concerns over privacy infringement. At the heart of WhatsApp's objection lay the contention …

WhatsApp threatens to leave India, challenges Indian government in Delhi High Court; here’s why
11 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp threatens to leave India, challenges Indian government in Delhi High Court; here’s why

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court, on Thursday, heard WhatsApp's plea challenging a provision of the 2021 Information Technology Rules for social media intermediaries that requires them to identify the first originator of information to a court or other competent authority. Counsel Tejas Karia, appearing for WhatsApp, told the Division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, “As …

People use WhatsApp for privacy, company tells Delhi HC: ‘That goes, we exit India’
11 months, 1 week ago

People use WhatsApp for privacy, company tells Delhi HC: ‘That goes, we exit India’

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp told told the Delhi High Court that the messaging platform will shut down in India if it is forced to break message encryption which protects user privacy by ensuring that only the sender and recipient can read and access message content. WhatsApp and Facebook parent company Meta are challenging the Information Technology Rules 2021. WhatsApp and Facebook parent company …

What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained
11 months, 1 week ago

What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained

India TV News  

WhatsApp on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the instant messaging platform will exit India if it is forced to break end-to-end encryption of messages on its platform. WhatsApp filed a petition in 2021, stating that the requirement of intermediaries enabling the identification of the first originator of information in India puts end-to-end encryption and its benefits "at risk." …

WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court it will 'exit India' if forced to break encryption
11 months, 1 week ago

WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court it will 'exit India' if forced to break encryption

India TV News  

New Delhi: WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that the popular Meta-owned messaging platform will "exit India" if it is forced to break encryption of messages. This came after the High Court listed for hearing on August 14 petitions by WhatsApp LLC and its parent company Facebook Inc, now Meta, challenging the 2021 Information Technology rules for social …

Why did WhatsApp ban over 67L bad accounts from India in January?
1 year, 1 month ago

Why did WhatsApp ban over 67L bad accounts from India in January?

India TV News  

Why did WhatsApp ban over 67L bad accounts from India in January? WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform banned more than 67 lakh bad accounts from India in January, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021. "Accounts Actioned" denotes reports where WhatsApp took remedial action based on the report and taking action denotes either banning an account or a …

WhatsApp introduces Channels status alert for Creators
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp introduces Channels status alert for Creators

India TV News  

WhatsApp introduces Channels status alert for Creators The upcoming feature will let WhatsApp send notifications to channel creators when their channel's visibility is limited in particular countries due to legal requirements. Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing a new feature aimed at keeping channel creators well-informed about the status of their channels on Android, particularly when they face restrictions in …

SafeChat- Fake Android Chat App used by hackers to target WhatsApp users in India
1 year, 8 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 …

“We’re back, happy chatting!” tweets WhatsApp after global outage
1 year, 8 months ago

“We’re back, happy chatting!” tweets WhatsApp after global outage

Live Mint  

WhatsApp connectivity issues, which were reported by thousands of users worldwide on Wednesday, have been resolved, according to Meta Platforms. As per Meta's status dashboard, the company had previously acknowledged experiencing disruptions with "receiving incoming messages and message delivery on WhatsApp." However, they have now resolved the issues reported by thousands of users globally, as stated on Downdetector.com, the outage …

Law Commission Of India Cautions Public Against Fraudulent Whatsapp Messages On Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 8 months ago

Law Commission Of India Cautions Public Against Fraudulent Whatsapp Messages On Uniform Civil Code

Live Law  

The Law Commission of India has cautioned the general public against the fraudulent WhatsApp text, messages, and calls being circulated on the platform regarding the Uniform Civil Code. In its disclaimer, the Law Commission has stated that there have been certain WhatsApp texts, calls, and messages being circulated pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code but the same have not been …

Beware of fraudulent WhatsApp messages on UCC issue, Law Commission cautions people
1 year, 8 months ago

Beware of fraudulent WhatsApp messages on UCC issue, Law Commission cautions people

India TV News  

Beware of fraudulent WhatsApp messages on UCC issue, Law Commission cautions people The Law Commission has alerted people against falling prey to fraudulent WhatsApp messages and calls in its name over Uniform Civil Code issue. Amid the ongoing debates in the country over the Uniform Civil Code, the Law Commission has alerted people against falling prey to fraudulent WhatsApp messages …

WhatsApp introduces a global security centre to safeguard users
1 year, 10 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 Accounts Registered Using Fraudulent Numbers Will Be Disabled: Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 10 months ago

WhatsApp Accounts Registered Using Fraudulent Numbers Will Be Disabled: Ashwini Vaishnaw

ABP News  

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Meta-owned WhatsApp has agreed to disable a WhatsApp account from its messaging platform if that number is found to be a fraudulent connection. “We have actively engaged with WhatsApp and they have agreed that yes, customer safety is most important, and they are absolutely on board to deregister the …

WhatsApp expresses gratitude to the IT Minister for user safety initiatives: Know more
1 year, 10 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 …

What’s happening to WhatsApp, and how to stay safe
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s happening to WhatsApp, and how to stay safe

Live Mint  

Once an innovative instant messaging service, WhatsApp today offers businesses one of the most effective ways to reach users. A host of users have reported getting spam and scam calls and messages from unknown international numbers on WhatsApp. Many scams on WhatsApp lead users to Telegram, another platform that offers encrypted messaging. Users should block and report unknown callers and …

Will investigate WhatsApp's ‘unacceptable’ breach of privacy: IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 year, 10 months ago

Will investigate WhatsApp's ‘unacceptable’ breach of privacy: IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Hindustan Times  

The government will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of smartphone users while the phone was not in use, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Replying to a Twitter user's claim that WhatsApp accessed microphones while the phone was not in use, Chandrasekhar said, "This is an unacceptable breach and violation …

IT Ministry to examine claim of WhatsApp accessing mic in background
1 year, 10 months ago

IT Ministry to examine claim of WhatsApp accessing mic in background

The Hindu  

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, that the IT Ministry would investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed a user’s microphone while he was sleeping. “We believe this is a bug on Android that mis-attributes information in their Privacy Dashboard and have asked Google to investigate and remediate,” the company said …

Union govt to probe WhatsApp's breach of privacy over accessing mic in backgrounds: MoS IT
1 year, 10 months ago

Union govt to probe WhatsApp's breach of privacy over accessing mic in backgrounds: MoS IT

India TV News  

WhatsApp privacy breach: The Union government stated that it will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of smartphone users while the phone was not in use. "WhatsApp has been using the microphone in the background, while I was asleep and since I woke up at 6 AM," Foad Dabiri, an engineering director at Twitter said on Saturday. "We …

WhatsApp faces outage in India, leaving some users unable to download media
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp faces outage in India, leaving some users unable to download media

Live Mint  

WhatsApp has encountered technical problems for certain users in India, with Downdetector reporting disruptions since last night, which have persisted today. It is worth noting that the app is currently testing a new video message feature, which could be the cause of the problem experienced by users who are part of the beta version. According to a report by WABetaInfo, …

WhatsApp says it banned 29 lakh Indian accounts in January
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp says it banned 29 lakh Indian accounts in January

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp banned 29 lakh Indian accounts in the month of January, the microblogging platform said in its user safety monthly report released today. WhatsApp said the report contains details of actions taken by it in response to grievances received from users in India through the official grievance mechanism. The social media giant said that it took action on accounts through …

WhatsApp stands under the top 10 apps leading digital accessibility
2 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp stands under the top 10 apps leading digital accessibility

India TV News  

WhatsApp stands under the top 10 apps leading digital accessibility WhatsApp has reportedly invested in continuous product innovations for enhanced user experience. This has made the application more inclusive and simple, with an aim to make private messaging accessible and easy for all kinds of users. Apps like: PhonePe Paytm Swiggy Zomato Amazon Flipkart Telegram Uber Ola The report evaluated …

WhatsApp users sceptical of latest update
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp users sceptical of latest update

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: WhatsApp's latest version, which is requesting additional access to files on one's phone, besides the regular photos and media, has city users wary of the Android 2.23.2.8 update. WhatsApp's privacy policy, under its 'How we use your information' and 'Safety, Security, And Integrity' sections, reads, "Safety, security, and integrity are an integral part of our services. We use information …

WhatsApp gets warning from Indian government, here is what happened
2 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp gets warning from Indian government, here is what happened

India Today  

WhatsApp gets into trouble on the last day of 2022 and the Union minister of state for Electronics & Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar had to school the platform on Twitter. Quoting WhatsApp’s tweet, Chandrasekhar wrote, “Dear @WhatsApp - Rqst that u pls fix the India map error asap.” “All platforms that do business in India and/or want to continue to do …

How WhatsApp raised its safety and privacy in 2022?
2 years, 3 months ago

How WhatsApp raised its safety and privacy in 2022?

India TV News  

How WhatsApp raised its safety and privacy in 2022? WhatsApp is an industry leader among end-to-end encrypted messaging services and has devoted efforts to product innovation launching a number of noteworthy Privacy and Safety features for users in 2022. Here are the top 6 safety and privacy features WhatsApp launched in 2022 that ensure increased safety and security for users: …

WhatsApp down across cities in India, Meta says working to restore services soon
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp down across cities in India, Meta says working to restore services soon

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: WhatsApp, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform was down for several users in India on Tuesday with people unable to send or receive messages on their devices. Many users in India have reported that they are unable to access WhatsApp messenger on Android or iOS and even WhatsApp web to send messages to their contacts or groups. According to …

WhatsApp's cloned app spying on Indians via recording video, audio
2 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp's cloned app spying on Indians via recording video, audio

India TV News  

India is among the countries with the highest number of Android trojan detections and a cloned, third-party unofficial version of WhatsApp is leading in spying on people's chats in the country, a new report has warned. Behind a large portion of Android spyware detection in the past four months was 'GB WhatsApp' -- a popular but cloned third-party version of …

WhatsApp releases fixes for security bugs affecting Android and iOS devices
2 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp releases fixes for security bugs affecting Android and iOS devices

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team on Tuesday released notes for multiple security bugs in WhatsApp which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected versions of the software. Attackers could exploit these security bugs to execute remote code during an established video call, or send a maliciously crafted video file to targeted systems. CERT-In in …

WhatsApp Reveals Critical Bug In Older Version; Here's Why You Need To Update Your App Now
2 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Reveals Critical Bug In Older Version; Here's Why You Need To Update Your App Now

News 18  

Meta-owned WhatsApp has revealed a critical bug that could affect older installations on various devices that have not been updated with latest software versions. “An integer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, iOS prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for iOS prior to v2.22.16.12 could result in remote code execution in an established video …

Update WhatsApp to save yourself from a new malware: Everything you must know
2 years, 6 months ago

Update WhatsApp to save yourself from a new malware: Everything you must know

India TV News  

CERT-In, the Indian cyber agency has announced a warning to WhatsApp users for multiple bugs. These bugs could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. In an advisory, CERT-In, under the IT Ministry, described two remote code execution vulnerabilities in Meta-owned WhatsApp in both Android and iOS versions. "A remote attacker could exploit …

WhatsApp revealed a critical bug, now patched: All you need to know
2 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp revealed a critical bug, now patched: All you need to know

India TV News  

WhatsApp revealed a critical bug, now patched: All you need to know WhatsApp also revealed details of another bug that could have caused remote code execution when receiving a crafted video file. WhatsApp has revealed a critical bug which could negatively affect the older installations on various devices that have not been updated with the latest software versions. "An integer …

Government proposes new law to intercept encrypted messages and calls on platforms like WhatsApp
2 years, 6 months ago

Government proposes new law to intercept encrypted messages and calls on platforms like WhatsApp

Firstpost  

If the proposed law allowing government agencies to access encrypted messages and calls is passed, services like Signal and Telegram would need to get rid of the encryptions, or shut operations in India. The Government of India has proposed a new law that would allow it to intercept encrypted messages, calls and video calls on platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Google …

WhatsApp Banned In Swiss Army Over Security Concerns, Usage Of Homegrown App Allowed
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Banned In Swiss Army Over Security Concerns, Usage Of Homegrown App Allowed

News 18  

Citing privacy concerns, the Swiss army has banned the use of Meta-owned WhatsApp among other popular messaging services by army personnel. The army staff has been asked to use encrypted Swiss messaging app ‘Threema’ instead, reports www.swissinfo. After the Centre banned several Chinese mobile apps over security concerns in 2020, the Indian Army asked its personnel to delete 89 apps, …

WhatsApp reportedly planning to notify users about security code changes, here is what it means
3 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp reportedly planning to notify users about security code changes, here is what it means

India Today  

WhatsApp is rolling out the multi-device capability for Android and iOS users but due to this a lot of users are being told that their security codes have changed. Wabetainfo, which tracks all the WhatsApp-related updates, noted in a tweet that the messaging app is planning to send notifications about security code changes when the user re-registers the account on …

Encryption Not Compromised, Only Abuse Reports Inspected: WhatsApp
3 years, 6 months ago

Encryption Not Compromised, Only Abuse Reports Inspected: WhatsApp

News 18  

Update: A WhatsApp spokesperson has clarified to News18 that WhatsApp only inspects user messages when a report of abusive content is raised by a co-user against a particular message. A recent report has now found out that WhatsApp may allow content moderators to access users’ messages in certain cases. This means that these moderators can only see users messages, images …

WhatsApp Banned Over 3 Million Accounts in June-July 2021: Transparency Report
3 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp Banned Over 3 Million Accounts in June-July 2021: Transparency Report

News 18  

WhatsApp banned over 3 million accounts in India in the period between June 16 and July 31, the company claimed in its second and latest Transparency Report, filed Tuesday, August 31. The report also claimed that WhatsApp received 594 grievance reports from users during the above mentioned 46-day period, most of which were related to users attempting to have their …

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