WhatsApp's new username feature, allowing messaging via handles instead of phone numbers, is raising impersonation concerns among security experts and regulators in India.
The feature is currently being rolled out in India
Jul 02, 2026
10:17 am
What's the storyWhatsApp's new username feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, has raised concerns over potential impersonation.
The feature is currently being rolled out in India, WhatsApp's largest market with over 500 million users.
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