WhatsApp to roll out SIM binding, tighten curbs on digital arrest scamsWhatsApp has agreed to implement SIM binding and enhanced safeguards against prolonged scam calls, as per a Supreme Court filing. The compa...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Constant AI labelling, lasting pain: Why govt's label mandate could reshape social mediaIndia's MeitY is proposing a significant new rule for social media platforms. Platforms must now display labels on synthetic content contin...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Preserving your crypto wealth: The definitive seven step security auditDigital asset investors face significant risks due to operational negligence, with billions lost to security incidents. This article outlin...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Booking.com hacked: Here’s what customers need to knowBooking.com hacked: Booking.com experienced a security breach in which unauthorised parties accessed certain customer booking details. Affe...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
WhatsApp unveils supervised accounts for kids below 13; here’s how to set it upWhatsApp has launched parent-managed accounts for children under 13, introducing built-in restrictions and locked privacy settings for enha...
13 Mar, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens amid safety concernsWhatsApp is introducing parent-managed accounts for children under 13. This move comes amid growing global worries about social media's imp...
11 Mar, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Russia-backed hackers breach Signal, WhatsApp accounts of officials, journalists, Netherlands warnsUsers are persuaded in chats initiated by the hackers to divulge security verification and pin codes, giving them access to personal acco...
09 Mar, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
WhatsApp issues warning over latest money-stealing con trick - don’t fall for itWhatsApp scam alert 2025: WhatsApp is rolling out a new screen-sharing alert to combat a rising scam targeting users' finances. Cybercrimin...
23 Oct, 2025, 01.57 AM IST
Baahubali movie producer’s WhatsApp account gets hacked. How it happened? He shares what you should not doBaahubali producer Shobu Yarlagadda's WhatsApp account was hacked, leading to a chain reaction of compromised accounts. Hackers exploited t...
06 Dec, 2024, 10.51 PM IST
WhatsApp gets new privacy upgrade: iOS users can now use email to verifiy their accountsThis email verification feature provides an alternative method for account access, especially useful in areas with poor cellular coverage.
22 Nov, 2023, 12.31 PM IST
WhatsApp scam: How scamsters gain access and hack your Whatsapp account. What you should doThe Kolkata Police have issued a warning to WhatsApp users about a scam starting with Facebook impersonation, which leads to victims' Faceb...
26 Jul, 2023, 02.43 PM IST
WhatsApp will soon allow users to express their message through animated emojis: What we knowOnce the feature is live on WhatsApp, animated emojis that are available on the platform, will automatically appear in your chat. Animated ...
19 Apr, 2023, 01.43 PM IST
How WhatsApp's new security feature 'Device Verification' protects your account from malwareThe Device Verification requires no action or additional steps from users to protect their account.
14 Apr, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
WhatsApp's new feature will automatically verify logins, but it's not for Apple usersWhatsApp will need to access your calls history in order to enable the feature.
07 Jul, 2022, 11.33 AM IST
WhatsApp likely to add another verification code to prevent fraudThe Meta-owned platform WhatsApp is now working on letting users edit their text messages for a future update of the app and this feature i...
06 Jun, 2022, 01.33 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
Need a loan? Just say 'Hi' on Whatsapp and get Rs 10 lakh instantly. Here's how to applyAccording to IIFL Finance, users can get a loan of up to Rs 10 lakh in few minutes by just saying hi on the messaging app.
12 Oct, 2021, 01.32 PM IST