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

With over 500 million users, WhatsApp in India is a prime target for scammers. Be wary of unsolicited messages from unknown ...

WhatsApp Lets You Reserve a Username, Making Your Phone Number More Private ...

This tactic relies on a simple weak point: trust. The malicious file is sent by someone you know, using their stolen account.

By Steve Gorman July 2 (Reuters) - A Los Angeles-area man pleaded guilty to felony harassment charges in federal court on ...

Meta said its WhatsApp username feature has multiple layers of defense against online scams. The Indian government has said ...

India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears New Delhi, India July 2, 2026 – 03:15 PM (UTC + 8) India ...

If fraudsters are already exploiting phone numbers, can restricting WhatsApp’s username move really protect users from abuse?

WhatsApp’s username feature has run into trouble in India, where officials are concerned about impersonation fraud and fake ...

Samsung Messages stops working for US users this July. Here's the fastest way to move your texts and message history to Google Messages before the cutoff. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital ...