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WhatsApp unveils high-security mode

WhatsApp unveils high-security mode

Letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers.
Staff Writer Jan 28 2026 6:38AM Security
US court orders spyware company NSO to stop targeting WhatsApp

US court orders spyware company NSO to stop targeting WhatsApp

Could put it out of business.
Raphael Satter Oct 20 2025 6:29AM Security
Zero-click Apple and WhatsApp bug combo used to drop gov spyware

Zero-click Apple and WhatsApp bug combo used to drop gov spyware

Meta comms app vulnerability could affect Android users as well.
Juha Saarinen Aug 30 2025 8:38AM Security
WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devices

WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devices

Memo shows.
Courtney Rozen Jun 24 2025 6:28AM Security
US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking

US judge finds Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking

In WhatsApp lawsuit.
Staff Writer Dec 22 2024 9:44AM Security
Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order

Cited national security concerns.
Josh Ye and Mrinmay Dey Apr 19 2024 5:12PM Governance
Brazil looks to regulate monetised content on Internet

Brazil looks to regulate monetised content on Internet

Content that earns revenue faces scrutiny.
Victor Pinheiro Mar 20 2023 12:02PM Strategy
Meta's WhatsApp fined 5.5 million euro by privacy regulator

Meta's WhatsApp fined 5.5 million euro by privacy regulator

Ireland's DPC finds another breach.
Staff Writer Jan 20 2023 12:32PM Strategy
EU set to bar Meta from ads based on personal data

EU set to bar Meta from ads based on personal data

Users will have to consent to ad targeting.
Foo Yun Chee and Chavi Mehta Dec 7 2022 6:57AM Strategy
Zuckerberg says WhatsApp will drive sales sooner than metaverse

Zuckerberg says WhatsApp will drive sales sooner than metaverse

Messenger also a focus for growth.
Paresh Dave and Katie Paul Nov 21 2022 11:16AM Software
UK watchdog seeks review into gov use of WhatsApp

UK watchdog seeks review into gov use of WhatsApp

As well as private email and other messaging app use by officials.
Staff Writer Jul 12 2022 6:30AM Security
Facebook asks US court for old FTC merger documents in antitrust fight

Facebook asks US court for old FTC merger documents in antitrust fight

FTC fighting to remove Instagram and WhatsApp from Meta.
Staff Writer Jul 7 2022 8:59AM Emerging Tech
US Supreme Court seeks Biden views on WhatsApp 'Pegasus' spyware dispute

US Supreme Court seeks Biden views on WhatsApp 'Pegasus' spyware dispute

NSO Group's immunity claim to be tested.
Lawrence Hurley Jun 7 2022 6:37AM Software
WhatsApp to launch cloud-based tools, premium features

WhatsApp to launch cloud-based tools, premium features

Targets businesses with free API services.
Elizabeth Culliford and Katie Paul May 20 2022 12:00PM Cloud
All Facebook sites and services vanish from the Internet

All Facebook sites and services vanish from the Internet

Routes to social network disappear.
Juha Saarinen Oct 5 2021 6:30AM Networking
WhatsApp fined a record 225 million euro by Ireland over privacy

WhatsApp fined a record 225 million euro by Ireland over privacy

After pressure from EU privacy watchdog.
Conor Humphries Sep 3 2021 6:45AM Security
Russia opens case against WhatsApp

Russia opens case against WhatsApp

For violating personal data law.
Staff Writer Aug 2 2021 11:59AM Software
Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Urged to take a strong stand.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 15 2021 8:38AM Security
EU countries agree joint stance ahead of WhatsApp, Skype privacy talks

EU countries agree joint stance ahead of WhatsApp, Skype privacy talks

Ending three-year impasse.
Foo Yun Chee Feb 11 2021 1:05PM Software
Signal to ramp up hiring after WhatsApp controversy drives download surge

Signal to ramp up hiring after WhatsApp controversy drives download surge

Seeks to bolster the service and supporting infrastructure.
Munsif Vengattil and Eva Mathews Jan 14 2021 6:44AM Software

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