New Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns that the system, designed to enhance privacy by hiding phone numbers, could inadvertently facilitate impersonation and identity fraud. Discussions are ongoing to assess potential safeguards before the feature rolls out, aiming to prevent misuse.

WhatsApp is accepting reservations for usernames, a privacy feature that allows users to communicate without exposing their phone numbers.

WhatsApp is opening global username reservations from 29 June, its biggest privacy change in years. Strip away the launch language and it is Meta adopting Signal's playbook for…

WhatsApp's new usernames may enhance privacy but raise serious concerns about impersonation and cyber fraud risks.

New Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns that the system, designed to enhance…