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WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins

WhatsApp's new username feature, allowing messaging via handles instead of phone numbers, is raising impersonation concerns among security experts and regulators in India.

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WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins

WhatsApp's new username feature, allowing messaging via handles instead of phone numbers, is raising impersonation concerns among security experts and regulators in India.

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lunedì 29 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
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WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins

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WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins

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