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WhatsApp forced to halt its biggest ever update

India says new username feature could increase ‘online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks’

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independent.co.ukStai leggendo2 mesi fa

WhatsApp forced to halt its biggest ever update

India says new username feature could increase ‘online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks’

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sabato 4 luglio 2026·thehindu.com
Watch: WhatsApp’s username update faces government scrutiny
The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta over WhatsApp's proposed username feature, citing concerns about impersonation, online fraud and cybercrime. The Centre has asked…
lunedì 6 luglio 2026·independent.co.uk
WhatsApp forced to halt its biggest ever update
India says new username feature could increase ‘online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks’

channelnewsasia.com

2 mesi fa

Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries

India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns. Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.

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thehindu.com2 mesi fa

Watch: WhatsApp’s username update faces government scrutiny

The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta over WhatsApp's proposed username feature, citing concerns about impersonation, online fraud and cybercrime. The Centre has asked Meta to delay the rollout until…

Leggi questa versione → originale

economictimes.indiatimes.com2 mesi fa

WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end - The Economic…

WhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won't launch the feature in India until discussions conclude, the platform was…

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lunedì 6 luglio 2026·

independent.co.uk

WhatsApp stops major update over scam fears – what we know

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lunedì 6 luglio 2026·

economictimes.indiatimes.com

WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end - The Economic Times

WhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won't launch the feature in India until…

martedì 7 luglio 2026·

channelnewsasia.com

Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries

India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns. Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.