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- ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernames
- Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....03 Jul, 2026, 07.10 AM 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
- WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...02 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- In Canada, there is a city where crows attack people every spring, and residents rely on a live map to avoid themVancouver residents are accustomed to an annual aerial assault from protective crows during nesting season, typically from April to July. T...02 Jul, 2026, 05.06 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
- WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM 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
- 'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Haryana scam shocker: IAS officer arrested on retirement day in ₹593-crore IDFC Bank fraud probeIn a significant development, the CBI apprehended senior IAS officer Pardeep Kumar on his retirement day in connection with a ₹593-crore Ha...01 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 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
- Psychology explains why some people avoid eye contact during conversations and it's not simply shyness or rudenessAvoiding eye contact during conversations might signal more than just shyness. New research links this behavior strongly to social anxiety,...30 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- Best Proverb of the Day: "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt." How our brains turn experience into fearBest Proverb of the Day: A Turkish proverb, "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt," illustrates how past n...26 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
- Gujarat Police bust Jamtara-linked APK fraud network: Here's what is an APK scam and how does it work?Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has nabbed three individuals linked to a Jharkhand-based fraud network. These criminals allegedly distributed ...26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM 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
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