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

Your iPhone can feel nearly useless to a thief once you mark it as lost. Apple's Activation Lock can help turn a stolen device into a locked brick. That should make phone theft less profitable. Yet ...

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 ...

An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript ...

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 is introducing usernames, a major privacy feature designed to help you connect with new people without giving away your phone number.  Reserve your username now, before the feature launches ...

The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit has warned people against a fake WhatsApp message being circulated in the name of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), saying fraudsters are using APK files ...

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

WhatsApp says its upcoming username feature includes multiple safeguards to prevent scams, impersonation, and unwanted messages after users raised privacy concerns.