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

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

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 ...

By Steve Gorman July 2 (Reuters) - A Los Angeles-area man pleaded guilty to felony harassment charges in federal court on ...

WhatsApp says its upcoming username feature includes multiple safeguards to prevent scams, impersonation, and unwanted messages after users raised privacy concerns. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to ...

Samsung Messages stops working for US users this July. Here's the fastest way to move your texts and message history to Google Messages before the cutoff. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital ...

Shocking claims that United Kingdom cops arrested a young girl for merely viewing social media posts quickly went viral online — but are completely false, local police said, adding that the rumors ...