Tag: WhatsApp
Russia blocks WhatsApp as Kremlin pushes state-backed alternative
Russia has officially ordered a nationwide block on WhatsApp, marking the most significant step yet in its campaign to isolate citizens from Western communication tools. The Kremlin announced the move […]
EU warns Meta over blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp
The EU has warned Meta that it must allow rival AI chatbots to run on its WhatsApp Business platform. Regulators in Brussels issued a formal “statement of objections” on Monday, […]
Claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp chats, Space race goes nuclear
US authorities have reportedly investigated claims that Meta can read users’ encrypted chats on the WhatsApp messaging platform, which it owns. The reports follow a lawsuit filed last week, which claimed Meta […]
86m music files scraped from Spotify, TikTok removes fake weight loss ads,
An activist group has claimed to have scraped millions of tracks from Spotify and is preparing to release them online. Observers said the apparent leak could boost AI companies looking for […]
CISA warns spyware crews are breaking into Signal and WhatsApp accounts.
Encrypted messaging apps, including Signal and WhatsApp, are under siege, warns the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). State-backed attackers and cyber-mercenaries are deploying sophisticated commercial spyware to breach […]
How the WhatsApp ‘Vote for My Child’ scam works and how to defend against it
Ever wondered how someone could lose access to their WhatsApp account in a matter of seconds? The answer lies in cleverly crafted scams. Cybercriminals don’t need advanced malware or sophisticated […]
YouTubers contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy last year,
YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs, according to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics. It comes as an all-party […]
WhatsApp bans 6.8 million scam accounts
WhatsApp has taken aggressive steps to combat fraudulent activities on its platform, announcing the banning of over 6.8 million scam-related accounts globally. This massive crackdown coincides with the introduction of […]
Which? investigation reveals how smartphone apps ask for shocking levels of data
A new investigation by Which? reveals the alarming extent to which popular smartphone applications are collecting user data, often requesting access to sensitive information such as location, microphone and device […]
WhatsApp rolls out new ad features in monetisation push
WhatsApp is introducing three new advertising features in a global rollout, marking a significant step towards monetising the messaging app. The Meta-owned platform insists that the new ads will not […]
