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Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernames - The Economic Times

WhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India. While aiming to enhance privacy by obscuring mobile numbers, especially for vulnerable users, concerns about impersonation and scamming persist. The article argues that usernames, when linked to KYC-verified numbers, don't significantly aid cyber authorities and that existing scams operate independently of this new feature.

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Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernames - The…

WhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India. While aiming to enhance privacy by obscuring mobile numbers, especially for…

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  1. lunedì 29 giugno 2026·saharareporters.com

    WhatsApp To Hide Users’ Phone Numbers, Introduces Username To Heighten Privacy

    Global messaging app, WhatsApp, has announced a major privacy update that will allow users to connect with others without revealing their phone numbers, as the messaging platform…

  2. lunedì 29 giugno 2026·abcnews.com

    WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot

    WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers

thehindubusinessline.com1 g fa

WhatsApp’s username launch raises questions about impersonation and cyber fraud

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

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com1 g fa

“This could be a disaster”: Ankur Warikoo, Jasveer Singh and Vijay Shekhar Sharma warn about WhatsApp…

WhatsApp has one of its biggest identity changes since the messaging service became a global communication platform. Instead of relying entirely on mobile numbers, users are able to connect through unique usernames,…

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techcrunch.com33 min fa

WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags | TechCrunch

Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.

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itweb.co.za12 h fa

WhatsApp usernames spark privacy fears

Meta says usernames will keep phone numbers private, but experts say the feature could make users easier to identify, impersonate and track.

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thehindu.com7 h fa

Govt issues notice to WhatsApp over username feature

The Indian government has issued a notice to WhatsApp regarding its new username feature due to impersonation concerns.

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  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·securityweek.com

    WhatsApp Rolling Out Username Feature to Bolster Phone Number Privacy

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

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·gadgetsnow.indiatimes.com

    WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve a Username to Hide Your Phone Number

    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…

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot - The Economic Times

    The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is launched later this year.

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·dailysabah.com

    WhatsApp to let users connect with usernames instead of phone numbers

    WhatsApp will soon allow users to create and share unique usernames instead of exposing their phone numbers, the messaging platform announced Monday,...

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·punchng.com

    WhatsApp to begin offering usernames

    WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This update enhances privacy and will be available globally soo

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·bleepingcomputer.com

    WhatsApp rolls out usernames to help users hide their phone number

    WhatsApp is finally allowing users to reserve usernames, a privacy feature that lets them hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list.

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·standardmedia.co.ke

    How WhatsApp will let users chat without sharing phone numbers

    WhatsApp has begun letting its three billion users worldwide reserve unique usernames, allowing people to chat without ever revealing their phone numbers.

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·theage.com.au

    WhatsApp invites users to reserve usernames as it makes major change

    WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.

  • lunedì 29 giugno 2026·smh.com.au

    WhatsApp to allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers

    The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is launched later this year.

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·hindustantimes.com

    How does WhatsApp's new username feature work? Here's how you can chat without phone number

    WhatsApp is rolling out username reservations, allowing users to claim a unique handle for privacy. The rollout will occur gradually over the coming months. | India News

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·thehindu.com

    WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy loophole

    WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy loophole.

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·iol.co.za

    WhatsApp introduces usernames to let users connect without sharing phone numbers

    WhatsApp will begin rolling out usernames over the coming months, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers as part of the platform's latest privacy update.

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·iol.co.za

    WhatsApp launches usernames, ending the need to share phone numbers

    WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to connect with new contacts without revealing their phone numbers in one of the platform's biggest privacy updates.

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com

    'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first…

    WhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential impersonation scams, particularly in…

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·aljazeera.com

    WhatsApp to let users go by usernames, not phone numbers

    WhatsApp says the feature is designed to give its three billion users a new layer of control over who can contact them.

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·gadgetsnow.indiatimes.com

    WhatsApp Username Reservations Are Open: How to Claim Yours and Hide Your Number

    WhatsApp has opened username reservations, letting you lock in a handle that hides your phone number from new contacts. Your number stays required to register and use the app.…

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·irishtimes.com

    WhatsApp is changing. Here is everything you need to know

    Usernames are designed to keep your details private. But are there any downsides?

  • martedì 30 giugno 2026·thehindu.com

    What is WhatsApp’s new username feature, and how to reserve one for yourself?

    WhatsApp is rolling out a massive privacy feature: Everything you need to know about reserving your unique WhatsApp username before anyone else does.