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WhatsApp’s new upcoming feature lets anyone find you without your phone number

Messaging app rolls out a new feature allowing users to find and message others by username instead of phone number; update, currently in beta for Android, maintains end-to-end encryption and adds optional safety controls

Daniela Ginzburg | 09.01.25

WhatsApp launches AI-powered writing assistant

New AI tool offers tone, style and clarity suggestions within WhatsApp chats, using encrypted processing to preserve user privacy

Daniela Ginzburg | 08.28.25

New WhatsApp feature bolsters security to combat group chat scams

Daniela Ginzburg | 08.06.25

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‘Death to America’ and guns for sale: Houthi-linked arms dealers use social media for illegal trade

Digital watchdog reports Houthi-affiliated arms dealers openly selling US-marked military weapons on WhatsApp and X, exploiting paid platform tools and evading detection despite policies banning such trade

Daniela Ginzburg | 07.17.25

US court orders NSO group to pay $168 million in damages to Meta

Lawsuit, filed in 2019, accuses Israeli cybersecurity firm of unlawfully accessing WhatsApp's servers and continuing its cyber espionage activities even after the commencement of legal proceedings

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.07.25

WhatsApp on desktop? This file could hack your PC — here’s how to stay safe

Critical chat app vulnerability allows attackers to disguise malicious code as innocent files like images, prompting urgent updates

Raphael Kahan | 04.20.25

WhatsApp rolls out slew of exciting new user features

New tools include live group activity, smart alerts, voice-to-text and QR codes for easy channel access and engagement

Daniela Ginzburg | 04.10.25

Signal, the app that caused a storm in the White House

Signal’s touted encryption and privacy features face scrutiny after a simple group chat error exposed classified U.S. military plans, revealing critical gaps in secure communication protocols for sensitive government operations

Daniela Ginzburg | 03.25.25

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'A historic battle': Israeli cyber firm Paragon ready to face Meta in court

After Meta's warning letter, industry experts warn case of alleged misuse of spyware could risk Israel losing its global cyber standing; Ynet learned on Monday that Paragon is considering its steps and, if necessary, will not hesitate to launch a battle; 'Entire Israeli cyber industry could collapse'

Tal Shahaf | 02.03.25

Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted users

WhatsApp official says an attempt to hack around 90 users was detected but did not specify who was targeted or where; he also declined to explain how the company determined Paragon was responsible for the breach

Reuters | 01.31.25

If this is the kind of phone you still have, you need to upgrade now

Still rocking a decade-old phone? Say goodbye to WhatsApp

With old Android and Apple phones no longer carrying the requisite hardware, Meta has announced access to WhatsApp for these models will soon end; users advised to back up old conversations and upgrade to a newer smartphone

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.24.24

California court rules against Israel’s NSO Group in Meta lawsuit over WhatsApp hack

Court rules Israeli firm illegally used its Pegasus spyware to target over 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists and activists; parent company Meta hails victory against illegal surveillance; damages will be determined later

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.21.24

OpenAI unveils major ChatGPT update for WhatsApp

In a new collaboration, Meta and OpenAI are integrating ChatGPT into the world’s most popular messaging service; Users can now access the AI-powered chatbot directly through WhatsApp by sending a message to a dedicated phone number

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.19.24

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhone models in 2025

Instant messaging app announces popular older iPhone models will no longer be supported as it prepares to roll out new features next year

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.03.24

WhatsApp releases long-awaited feature in new update

From family chats to work-related conversations, you can now organize all your messages into custom lists; The goal of this new feature is to provide users with an additional way to filter and sort their chats, especially for those who have made the app a central tool for work

Daniela Ginzburg | 11.04.24