WhatsApp’s username feature promises a way to message someone without handing over a phone number — a genuine privacy upgrade. | India News

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

New username option aims to prevent unwanted communication but scammers will no doubt test system's mettle

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

The feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. While experts say this reduces exposure of…

WhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per the company, is that sharing a phone…