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WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users

Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.
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Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod

Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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New wormable Android malware discovered through auto-replies in WhatsApp

Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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Check Point Research has discovered new malware on Google's Play Store that could spread through WhatsApp messages.
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Zendesk launches messaging solution with advanced capabilities

Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Zendesk launches messaging solution for enterprise customers to bring simplicity to the enterprise software space.
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Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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WhatsApp's new terms and conditions, which allow data sharing with Facebook, have sparked criticism among users.
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Zendesk, WhatsApp enter partnership to expand customer service offerings

Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Zendesk partners with WhatsApp to enhance CRM solutions, enabling businesses to provide real-time support through WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
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Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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book is taking a leap beyond all things social networking – and into smart video calling devices as it tries to take WhatsApp beyond the smartphone.
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WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users' WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.
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Twilio launches new developer API for WhatsApp platform

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Twilio releases API for WhatsApp, allowing businesses to communicate with customers on the platform. WhatsApp has 1.5 billion users in 100 countries.
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Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms

Sun, 6th May 2018
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Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.
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Behind the WhatsApp 'backdoor' allegations: An expert's opinion

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Apple's iMessage made the same tradeoff between ease of use and security, but nobody has accused Apple of backdooring, says ESET.
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Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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WhatsApp keeps on increasing, with deceptive campaigns coming up with with novel ways of luring in victims. Today we will show you a new example.
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New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi

Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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Beware the latest WhatsApp scam: promises of free internet sans Wi-Fi entice users, but the magic on offer is just cyber trickery.
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WhatsApp shares data with Facebook ahead of monetisation

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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More than two years after its acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp has seemingly succumbed to the inevitable pressure from its parent company.
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Kiwi teachers off to Singapore to bridge online classroom connections

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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A select group of New Zealand teachers are off to Singapore to learn, study and bring students' cultural connections online.
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Social media platforms causing VoIP revival

Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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In the age of hyper connectivity, VoIP is enjoying a very mainstream renaissance across business and consumer usage.
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WhatsApp for iOS updated

Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.
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WhatsApp brings slew of new features to Android

Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Android's WhatsApp now lets users mark chats as 'unread' and customise notifications, even on low data settings.
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Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.