WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt noticeTelegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them ...
11 Jul, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
After WhatsApp, Telegram submits reply on username feature notice; both submissions being examinedOn Thursday evening, the government received WhatsApp's reply to the notice on the 'username' feature. The reply of Telegram has also been ...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's responseThe Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could m...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Financial literacy for students: The skills Indian schools still aren't teachingFinancial literacy for students refers to the ability to manage money: budgeting, saving, investing, and recognising fraud. Only 16.7% of I...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
IT slide meets Q1 earnings; Sebi greenlights Rentomojo IPOA sharp fall in IT stocks has put the sector under pressure ahead of the June-quarter earnings season. This and more in today's ETtech Top ...
06 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks endWhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won'...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw directs MeitY to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialIndia's IT Ministry has summoned Meta over allegations that Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material. Officials are also concerne...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM 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
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
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
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
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
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
FIFA World Cup fever fuels cyber scamsCybercriminals are exploiting the FIFA World Cup, creating thousands of fake ticket portals, merchandise stores, and streaming sites to sca...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST