IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...
25 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Indian cyber agency flags WhatsApp 'hijack'Alert from India's cybersecurity authority, CERT-In, reveals a dangerous flaw in WhatsApp dubbed GhostPairing. This vulnerability enables h...
20 Dec, 2025, 06.18 PM IST
Why your WhatsApp Web may now log out every six hoursUnder the new rule, the DoT requires messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement "SIM binding", i.e., linking of...
01 Dec, 2025, 02.04 PM IST
Now you can link 4 accounts on WhatsApp & use it even when you're offline, easily discover common groups with contactsYour smartphone doesn't need to stay connected to internet for you to use WhatsApp on linked devices.
23 Mar, 2023, 02.17 PM IST
WhatsApp announces new proxy support feature to bypass internet shutdownsWhatsApp said proxy support on the app is now officially available for users with the latest version.
06 Jan, 2023, 11.23 AM IST
WhatsApp to launch “select multiple chats” feature on desktop beta, say reportsWhatsApp is planning to come up with a new feature for desktop users that will help them select multiple chats. The latest option will enha...
29 Dec, 2022, 04.55 PM IST
WhatsApp to halt services on 49 smartphones from December 31; Check full phone list hereThe popular messaging app WhatsApp will stop working on nearly 49 phones belonging to brands such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, etc. Read this a...
27 Dec, 2022, 01.07 PM IST
WhatsApp adds 'code verify' feature to web"No other end-to-end encrypted messaging app provides this level of security for people's communications on the web. Code Verify is also be...
12 Mar, 2022, 12.44 AM IST
New biometric security layer comes to WhatsApp for desktop usersThis additional layer of protection will protect the users who log in to their accounts on their PCs.
29 Jan, 2021, 05.25 PM IST
WhatsApp adds more security features for web and desktop versionsWhatsApp said the move builds on its existing security measures, which pop up a notice in users' phone whenever a Web/Desktop login occurs,...
28 Jan, 2021, 07.13 PM IST
WhatsApp Web to get voice and video call support: ReportAs of now, voice and videos calls on WhatsApp Web appears to be in a beta stage. According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp in...
20 Oct, 2020, 01.08 PM IST
WhatsApp hack attack can change your messages, says Israeli security firmThe hacking tool was revealed publicly during a briefing at the annual Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas on August 7.
08 Aug, 2019, 09.06 PM IST
Check point discloses how hackers can take over WhatsApp & Telegram accountsThe new vulnerability found on WhatsApp Web & Telegram Web allowed hackers to gain control over accounts, including chats, images, video an...
20 Mar, 2017, 07.46 PM IST
WhatsApp on the Web: 10 things you need to knowWhatsApp finally gave in to popular demand and released an official web version — but it's not as simple as you think.
06 Feb, 2015, 11.37 AM IST
Use Whatsapp on Android? Your chats are not so secureA Dutch security consultant has found that WhatsApp chat logs saved on the SD card of an Android phone can be read by other apps.
13 Mar, 2014, 01.16 PM IST