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WhatsApp Username Feature Sparks Govt Fraud Fears
10 Jul
Summary
- Government questions WhatsApp's new username feature.
- Concerns raised about increased online fraud risks.
- WhatsApp has submitted its response to the government's notice.
Authorities have raised significant concerns regarding Meta-owned WhatsApp's proposed username feature, citing potential material increases in online fraud. The government issued a notice last Wednesday, flagging risks of phishing, digital-arrest scams, and impersonation attacks associated with the new functionality.
In response to the notice, WhatsApp has submitted its reply. Sources indicated on Thursday that this submission is currently being examined by the relevant authorities. The platform's response aims to address the government's apprehensions about the security implications of the username feature.
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