The Centre has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp usernames in India, saying it wants answers on how the feature will prevent impersonation, fraud and cybercrime before it becomes available to users.

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

New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The government is looking into WhatsApp’s planned username feature amid concerns it could be misused for impersonation and fraud, people familiar with the…

The government is reviewing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature over concerns it could enable impersonation and fraud. The scrutiny comes as the Meta-owned platform prepares to…

WhatsApp has announced the introduction of usernames, a feature that will allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers. | India News

New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The government is examining the legal framework and provisions in the law, as it scrutinises WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, over fraud and…

India may issue notice to Meta over WhatsApp usernames, amid fears the feature could fuel fraud, impersonation and clash with strict Indian cyber security rules.

The government has directed Meta not to roll out the usernames feature in India until consultations on the matter are completed. | India News

New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The government on Wednesday slapped a notice on Meta over the controversial username feature on WhatsApp in India and warned it not to roll it out until…

The Indian government has directed Meta to pause WhatsApp's username feature rollout and respond within three days, citing the need for consultations before implementation.

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

Indian government issues urgent notice to Meta regarding WhatsApp's username feature, citing potential impersonation and fraud risks.

The Central Government has issued a notice to Meta over the proposed rollout of the WhatsApp usernames feature in India. Meta has been directed to submit a detailed explanation…

WhatsApp’s long-awaited username feature has come under early regulatory pressure after the Indian government asked Meta to delay its rollout

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

The messaging platform said that it had built safeguards against impersonation and that users would still need a phone number to reserve a unique username.

The Centre has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp usernames in India, saying it wants answers on how the feature will prevent impersonation, fraud and cybercrime before…

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

The Centre has asked Meta to pause WhatsApp's username rollout in India over concerns it could enable impersonation, phishing and fraud, and has sought a detailed explanation…

Meta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ addressing concerns about impersonation…