whatsapp

Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal open to side-channel attacks

Telegram, WhatsApp and Signal open to side-channel attacks

Messaging apps inadequately protect state and user information.
Juha Saarinen Dec 11 2018 7:04AM Security
WhatsApp fixes video call security bug

WhatsApp fixes video call security bug

Bug required just two keystrokes to activate.
Angela Moon and Jack Stubbs Oct 11 2018 6:03AM Financial Services
Centrelink looks to WhatsApp for claims reporting

Centrelink looks to WhatsApp for claims reporting

Considers SMS-free future.
Justin Hendry Aug 8 2018 1:50PM Strategy
Novel malware attack used mobile device management

Novel malware attack used mobile device management

Beware of installing additional certificates on devices.
Juha Saarinen Jul 13 2018 7:03AM Security
BlackBerry sues Facebook over patent infringement

BlackBerry sues Facebook over patent infringement

WhatsApp, Instagram allegedly copied features.
Staff Writers Mar 7 2018 8:34AM Software
WhatsApp told to stop sharing data with Facebook

WhatsApp told to stop sharing data with Facebook

Given one month to comply.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2017 6:48AM Software
Android users fooled by fake WhatsApp

Android users fooled by fake WhatsApp

Malicious app sneaks into Google Play store.
Juha Saarinen Nov 6 2017 7:03AM Security
WhatsApp targets the enterprise

WhatsApp targets the enterprise

In monetisation push.
a Staff Writer Sep 7 2017 9:32AM Financial Services
Facebook fined $164m over misleading WhatsApp data

Facebook fined $164m over misleading WhatsApp data

EU watchdog says social media giant lied.
a Staff Writer May 18 2017 5:04PM Financial Services
WhatsApp, Telegram users susceptible to hack

WhatsApp, Telegram users susceptible to hack

Services patch flaws found by Check Point.
Staff Writers Mar 16 2017 6:53AM Security
WhatsApp could let companies message you, for a fee

WhatsApp could let companies message you, for a fee

Commercialising 1 billion users.
Staff Writers Mar 9 2017 11:15AM Telco/ISP
Facebook accused of misleading EU in WhatsApp takeover probe

Facebook accused of misleading EU in WhatsApp takeover probe

Commission takes issue with matching of user details.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2016 8:34AM Strategy
Brandis refuses to table 'unremarkable' WhatsApp comms

Brandis refuses to table 'unremarkable' WhatsApp comms

Wong raises concerns about FOI requests.
Allie Coyne Oct 17 2016 1:35PM Security
Facebook ordered to delete WhatsApp user data in Germany

Facebook ordered to delete WhatsApp user data in Germany

Regulator says company breached data protection law.
Staff Writers Sep 28 2016 6:35AM Security
WhatsApp to share phone numbers with Facebook

WhatsApp to share phone numbers with Facebook

First big shift in privacy policy.
Staff Writers Aug 26 2016 10:45AM Software
Court overturns Brazil's WhatsApp blackout

Court overturns Brazil's WhatsApp blackout

Service resumes.
Staff Writers May 4 2016 9:16AM Security
WhatsApp offers end-to-end message encryption

WhatsApp offers end-to-end message encryption

Cannot unlock data for law enforcement.
Staff Writers Apr 6 2016 6:33AM Security
Facebook executive arrested for refusing to share WhatsApp data

Facebook executive arrested for refusing to share WhatsApp data

Social network's Latin America vice-president detained.
Staff Writers Mar 2 2016 6:50AM Telco/ISP
WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption

WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption

Offers extra-strength security.
Ashley Carman Nov 20 2014 3:32PM Financial Services
ACCC to regulate SMS termination fees

ACCC to regulate SMS termination fees

Will stamp down on monopolies.
Allie Coyne Jun 17 2014 1:03PM Telco/ISP

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