Meta adds three new features to keep WhatsApp accounts secure
Meta has added new security enhancements to WhatsApp, this time in the form of stronger two-step verification, additional information about calls from unknown numbers, and the …
WhatsApp brings end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls to the web
WhatsApp has launched support for voice and video calls on the web, allowing users to make and receive calls directly from their browser without installing the desktop app. …
WhatsApp will warn users before they message a potential scammer
WhatsApp is rolling out a warning screen on Android and iOS that appears before users open chats with unfamiliar phone numbers. Meta hopes that this new feature will help …
Meta claims NSO Group still targets WhatsApp users despite court order
Meta claims it disrupted spear-phishing attempts linked to NSO Group and is asking a US federal court to hold the spyware vendor in contempt for allegedly violating an …
WhatsApp adds Incognito Chat for private Meta AI conversations
The company launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a feature that lets users hold AI conversations the platform itself cannot read. The rollout will reach WhatsApp and the …
Meta adds proof-based security to encrypted backups
Meta has updated its infrastructure for protecting password-based and end-to-end encrypted backups, introducing over-the-air fleet key distribution for Messenger and a …
Meta is overhauling how you sign in, manage settings, and protect your accounts
Meta Account gives users of Meta apps and devices a simpler way to access and manage their accounts. Accounts Center will automatically be updated to a Meta Account as part of …
WhatsApp brings long-awaited privacy feature to filter who can reach you
After years of waiting, WhatsApp is set to roll out a username feature that will allow people to connect and communicate without sharing their phone numbers. This means more …
WhatsApp is giving parents peace of mind over their kids’ privacy
WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts designed for pre-teens, giving parents and guardians new controls over contacts, group participation, and how the app is used. …
Meta turns to AI to sniff out scams on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp
Meta’s new tools on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp protect users from scams. They use advanced AI systems to analyze text, images, and surrounding context and identify …
Russian hackers crack into officials’ Signal and WhatsApp accounts
Russian state hackers are trying to break into Signal and WhatsApp accounts used by diplomats, military staff, and government officials worldwide, Dutch intelligence agencies …
Meta AI in WhatsApp organizes chats and reopens privacy issues
The trend of integrating AI into digital platforms continues. In the latest Android beta release (2.26.9.4), the company has introduced a feature that allows users to organize …
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