Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.

With over 500 million users, WhatsApp in India is a prime target for scammers. Be wary of unsolicited messages from unknown ...

WhatsApp Lets You Reserve a Username, Making Your Phone Number More Private ...

An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript ...

This tactic relies on a simple weak point: trust. The malicious file is sent by someone you know, using their stolen account.

India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears New Delhi, India July 2, 2026 – 03:15 PM (UTC + 8) India ...

Meta said its WhatsApp username feature has multiple layers of defense against online scams. The Indian government has said ...

If fraudsters are already exploiting phone numbers, can restricting WhatsApp’s username move really protect users from abuse?

WhatsApp’s username feature has run into trouble in India, where officials are concerned about impersonation fraud and fake ...

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