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Fixed security issue, told Indian govt about spying attempt: WhatsApp

In India, where there are 400 million WhatsApp users, the security breach was allegedly used to spy on activists, journalists and government critics.

WhatsApp says 'strong action' taken in spyware breach incident

According to sources, the firm has been asked to submit its response by November 4.

WhatsApp did not disclose information about Pegasus in May, says govt

The government has asked WhatsApp to explain by November 4 how the breach occurred and how the privacy of Indian citizens was compromised

Snoopgate: Govt has no dealings with Israel firm, says source

The source, who requested anonymity, said WhatsApp had not disclosed the alleged spying incident in its conversations with the Indian government

Israeli govt has nothing to do with NSO-Whatsapp hack: Minister Zeev Elkin

WhatsApp sued Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group, accusing it of helping government spies break into the phones of roughly 1,400 users across four continents in a hacking spree

Centre wants WhatsApp to explain Israeli spyware breach by November 4

It is still not clear which government entity bought the software that has reportedly impacted 1,400 devices globally

Congress slams BJP over WhatsApp 'snooping' allegation, demands SC probe

The Congress Spokesperson said that 'Right to Privacy' of the citizens has been an anathema to the majoritarian BJP government

IT Ministry asks WhatsApp to respond on spyware issue by November 4

WhatsApp said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon

Israeli spyware used to spy on Indian journos, activists: Whatsapp confirms

The hackers allegedly used an Israeli technology, Pegasus develeoped by Israeli firm, NSO to the conduct cyberespionage

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm NSO for spying on journalists, activists

The lawsuit said the software developed by NSO known as Pegasus was designed to be remotely installed to hijack devices using the Android, iOS, and BlackBerry operating systems.

Seven booked by CBI for peddling child pornography on WhatsApp

Three long months after receiving the information, the CBI registered a preliminary inquiry on May 10, 2019

WhatsApp reaching compliance, payments service may start in 2 months: NPCI

WhatsApp has been running a beta version of its payments service since last year in the country, and its official launch is being keenly watched by stakeholders

Piramal to LIC: Indian companies complain about WhatsApp rumours, fake news

'Malicious social media campaigns' are forcing companies is forcing companies to take help from the authorities, say analysts.

Data processing compliance likely to delay WhatsApp Pay launch in India

The government, on several occasions, has made it clear that Indian financial data needs to be stored exclusively onshore and if it is processed outside, it needs to be brought back in 24 hours

US, allies ask Facebook for backdoor access to encrypted messages

Facebook would continue to work with authorities to strike a balance between privacy concerns and fighting crimes

Republican Senator asks Mark Zuckerberg to sell off Whatsapp, Instagram

The popular services are among some 70 companies that Facebook has acquired over the past 15 years or so, giving it what critics say is massive market power

Whatsapp monitoring: FB moots 'prospective' solution, fails to appease govt

The issue of traceability has been a flashpoint between the government and WhatsApp

WhatsApp woes: No more messages, orders Chief Justice of Allahabad HC

The latest to be hit by a WhatsApp blitz is none other than the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court

FB's plan to merge Insta, WhatsApp may make it harder to split: US FTC head

Last month, Facebook said it would pay a $5 billion fine to resolve a government probe into its privacy practices and boost safeguards on user data

Huawei technicians helped Uganda, Zambia govt spy on political opponents

Employees embedded with cybersecurity forces in Uganda and Zambia intercepted encrypted communications and used cell data to track opponents, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation