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The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets. Amazon's doorbell camera maker Ring is…

WhatsApp's two-step verification previously relied on a six-digit PIN, but now users can choose a longer, alphanumeric password with special characters.

Researchers at security firm Zenity found more than a dozen flaws in AI browsers - and managed to get OpenAI's Atlas to make an unauthorized Amazon purchase.

Meta says it's restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed "under review" after users reported being unexpectedly locked out…

WhatsApp will automatically move messages from large businesses to a new folder a few hours after you receive them

Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.

WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature's full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go l…

The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

WhatsApp is launching usernames: here's how to reserve yours

Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.

Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.

WhatsApp head Will Cathcart is stepping down after seven years

WhatsApp ordered to host rival AI assistants for free

The messaging giant announced that it disrupted a phishing campaign targeting its users with NSO's spyware.

A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

Iran allegedly uses WhatsApp, Facebook and blackmail to recruit Israeli spies, with payments ranging from $21 to $300,000 across various networks.

WhatsApp tests 'Plus' subscription that adds stickers and more for a few bucks a month

WhatsApp is testing a subscription after Meta debuted a similar subscription for Instagram earlier this year

WhatsApp's former security chief is 'not done fighting' after his lawsuit got dismissed
The Meta-owned company said it identified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a fake version of WhatsApp that was actually Italian-made spyware.

The Meta-owned messaging platform is also launching a way to free up space, the ability to touch up photos with Meta AI, and more.

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alert…

Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger get new ways to protect users from scams

Dutch intelligence is accusing Russia-backed hackers of running a "large-scale global" hacking campaign against Signal and WhatsApp users.

Meta is now allowing rival AI companies to provide their chatbots on WhatsApp to Brazilian users for a fee, a day after the company confirmed a similar decisio…

Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp's domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible without a VPN or another workaround.

In early February 2026, European Union competition regulators formally charged Meta Platforms with breaching antitrust rules by excluding rival artificial inte…
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