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ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernamesIndia's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and...03 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST- Meta’s compounding India woes; HCLTech’s mega AI dealUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked to summon Meta over child sexual abuse material on Instagram. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...03 Jul, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source saysIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...03 Jul, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- Zoho's Arattai to drop username feature amid WhatsApp controversyThis comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...02 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- A free smartwatch gift cost an Egyptian 750 million pounds after cybercriminals allegedly used it to empty his accountsA free smartwatch offer turned into a $15 million disaster for an Egyptian businessman, highlighting a sophisticated 'real-time phishing' s...02 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Elon Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPOThe Journal had reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that the prototype handset-like device was designed to run on a proprie...02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...01 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- EU tech chief and Apple CEO had a constructive talk on topics of common interestEuropean Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen held a productive video call with Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding topics of mutual interest. ...01 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- Meet the $500,000 ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots acting as teachers, counsellors and translators in a San Diego schoolCalifornia's Altus Schools has deployed two life-sized, ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots, Ameca, to assist teachers and students. These robo...30 Jun, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- ‘Microsoft powered genocide for 994 days’: Employee quits in dramatic resignation email, sends 'unhappy email' to thousands of company's employees. Here's what he wroteA Microsoft employee in Italy has resigned, alleging the tech giant fuels Israel's military actions in Gaza. His farewell email claims Micr...30 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- WhatsApp opens username reservations: All you need to knowThose who have received the update can reserve a username by updating WhatsApp and navigating to Settings > Account > Username. The feature...30 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
- 'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officialsWhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip ...25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
- Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
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