Tag: Privacy
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WhatsApp is far more private and secure than iMessage, says Mark Zuckerberg
Apple iMessage is the target of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s most recent Instagram post. He asserts that WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is much more private and safe than iMessages. He continued by listing capabilities of WhatsApp that are not found in iMessage, such as end-to-end encryption and message disappearance. A billboard in New…
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WhatsApp to roll out feature blocking users from taking screenshots
WhatsApp is developing a feature that would let users to prevent other users from screenshotting messages that have been sent as ‘View Once’ on the app. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the feature was given out with WhatsApp update version 2.22.22.3, but exclusively for Android beta users as of right now. The new function…
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WhatsApp will soon let you hide online status for more privacy
The Last Seen time in WhatsApp can currently be hidden from the public, but your contacts can still see it when you’re back online. It appears that the most popular messenger will soon have the option to hide your online status, which has been long desired. You can hide your online status from everyone in…
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WhatsApp now lets you hide profile photo, last seen from specific contacts
Last year, the Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp began developing a new privacy setting that would allow users to hide their profile photos, last seen, and about information from specific people in their contact lists. It was only available for beta version users, but the company has now announced that it will be accessible to all…
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National awareness campaign launched to protect children against cybercrime
The Federal Ombudsman’s nationwide public awareness campaign aimed at educating the wider populace and relevant groups about the skills and methods needed to combat cybercrime against children is now in full swing. On Sunday, a representative for the Federal Ombudsman Office said that as part of the program, state-run broadcasting stations broadcast informational messages and…
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Frieha Altaf recovers hacked WhatsApp account after 24 hours
Frieha Altaf has managed to recovered her WhatsApp account, which was hacked on Monday, after almost 24 hours. “Got the WhatsApp back,” wrote the PR mogul on social media. “These hackers need to be taken to task for their mischief,” she added. Frieha, on Monday, had shared that her Whatsapp account has been hacked. “Seriously…
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WhatsApp clarifies privacy policy update, says no effect on privacy of messages
WhatsApp is facing massive criticism after users raised security issues ever since the Facebook-owned messaging app updated its new privacy policy. WhatsApp has now released an official statement clearing all speculations surrounding new terms of service and policies. Taking to Twitter, the messaging app has said that the policy update does not affect users’ privacy…
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WhatsApp introduces new privacy controls for users
WhatsApp has introduced a new privacy setting and invite system that will help users to decide who can add them to groups, Dawn reported. According to the details, the tech giant Facebook in a statement said, “WhatsApp groups continue to connect family, friends, coworkers, classmates and more. As people turn to groups for important conversations,…
