Whatsapp Privacy

WhatsApp tests usernames in shift from phone numbers for privacy: Know more

This feature, currently available in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.24.18.2, aims to enhance privacy and protect users against spam

Zuckerberg's wealth surges by $28 bn as Meta rallies, surpasses Bill Gates'

It's a big comeback for Zuckerberg's wealth, which fell below $35 billion in late 2022 as tech stocks collapsed in the face of inflation and interest rate hikes, only to come soaring back in 2023

WhatsApp introduces 'view once' feature for voice notes to boost privacy

The feature allows users to designate voice notes as "View Once." This enhances privacy by preventing the recipient from exporting, forwarding, saving, or recording the voice note

WhatsApp brings Secret Code, a new way to lock personal chats: Details here

Users can still choose to use the traditional Chat Lock feature to add a layer of protection to their sensitive conversations

WhatsApp rolls-out new Privacy Checkup feature for Android and iOS: Details

'This step-by-step feature guides you through important privacy settings to help you choose the right level of protection, all in one place,' said Meta in a Blog post

WhatsApp adds option to hide IP address during voice calls: Details here

WhatsApp said it is adding an extra layer of security to establish a more secure and private connection for voice calls

WhatsApp is testing an alternative email-based verification method: Report

The feature is currently available for select Android users and is expected to roll out for general users in coming months

WhatsApp banned 7.11 mn Indian accounts in September, shows govt data

Meta-owned WhatsApp banned 71.1 lakh accounts during September in compliance with the IT rules, according to the latest India monthly report released by the popular messaging platform. Out of them, 25.7 lakh accounts were proactively banned before any reports from users. An Indian account is identified via the '+91' country code. "Between 1 September, 2023 and 30 September 2023, 71,11,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 25,71,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users," it said. The 'user-safety report' contains details of user complaints received and the corresponding action taken by WhatsApp as well as WhatsApp's own preventive actions to combat abuse on the platform. Between September 1-30, the platform received six orders from the Grievance Appellate Committee, according to the report, and all six orders were complied with. WhatsApp had banned 74 lakh accounts in August and out of them, 35 lakh accounts had been proactively banned. WhatsApp,

WhatsApp tests alternate profile: Everything about upcoming privacy feature

The alternate profile feature on WhatsApp would let the users on the platform keep a separate profile name and picture for saved contacts and other. Below are the details

WhatsApp to let Android users sign-in using Passkeys instead of OTPs

Following Google and Apple, Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp will rollout Passkey authentication for users

Kolkata police issues warning about WhatsApp hacking, says not to share OTP

Kolkata police issued a warning against fraudsters, who are hacking users' Facebook profiles and connecting with the people in their friend lists through Messenger and asking for money

Don't want others to read your WhatsApp chat? Know how to lock it here

WhatsApp chat lock: On Android and iPhone, users can turn on the feature to password-protect their personal chats as well as group chats

WhatsApp: Know tools and features to add safeguards to protect your account

WhatsApp allows users to choose who can add them to groups, which enhances privacy. It also stops people from adding users to groups they don't want to be a part of

Chat lock: Know about WhatsApp's privacy feature for private conversations

WhatsApp said the 'chat lock' feature provides an added level of protection to private messages. Even if someone manages to access the user's phone, these locked messages will remain confidential

Deploying AI tools to reduce international scam calls by 50%: WhatsApp

WhatsApp responded to the minister's comments in a statement saying protecting the privacy and security of users is fundamental to Meta and to WhatsApp

Govt promises probe in alleged breach of privacy involving WhatsApp

This is in response to a Twitter engineer's claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of his smartphone when it was not in use

Centre to examine WhatsApp's privacy breach over background mic use

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the Centre would investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed a user's microphone without his knowledge

Truecaller coming soon to WhatsApp to combat spam calls, full details below

Truecaller's Chief Executive told Reuters that the caller identification service is in the beta phase, and will be available for the users by the end of May.

Receiving dubious calls, messages on WhatsApp? Here's what you should know

Users receive both audio and video calls from these phone numbers which mostly carry country codes belonging to Ethiopia, Morocco, and Swaziland, among others

WhatsApp faces issue in privacy setting for online status on iOS globally

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is facing a server-side issue, making it impossible to update the privacy setting "who can see when I'm online," globally on iOS