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In a written reply, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology also said that it is working on the 'Personal Data Protection Bill to safeguard the privacy of citizens, and it is proposed to table it in Parliament.'

'Noted WhatsApp malware, working on Personal Data Protection Bill': Govt tells LS

The Centre had earlier sought an explanation from WhatsApp to explain the breach of privacy.

20 Nov 2019 6:00 PM

The agency's advisory suggested "upgrading" to the latest version of WhatsApp to combat or tide over the problem (Photo: Pixabay)

Vulnerability detected in WhatsApp; CERT-In issues advisory

It stated half-a-dozen WhatsApp software have been "affected" by the current vulnerability.

20 Nov 2019 4:10 PM

Many people use WhatsApp not just in their phones but also on their laptops, computers and tablets via WhatsApp Web.

Even WhatsApp Web can be easily dark-themed now, here’s how

Love the dark theme on everything? This hack will teach you how to get dark mode on WhatsApp Web as well.

20 Nov 2019 11:48 AM

Check out these cool features you will soon get on WhatsApp

These features are still being developed and might not be entirely bug-free as of now.

18 Nov 2019 10:03 AM

Upgrading to version 2.19.274 on Android, and to version 2.19.100 on iPhones should keep you safe.

WhatsApp video threat- Avoid malicious videos,GIFs with the latest update

The latest update of the app fixes the vulnerability that allowed attackers to use malicious GIF files to access user content.

17 Nov 2019 11:05 AM

WhatsApp is cracking down on malware in probably the least efficeint way.

WhatsApp may ban you for life if you belong to these groups

WhatsApp is cracking down on groups which have malicious names.

11 Nov 2019 3:15 PM

With the new update, there is also a Dark Splash Screen.

Check out everything new in WhatsApp beta 2.19.327

The instant messaging giant has rolled out a new version on the Google Play Beta Program and Dark mode is the biggest takeaway.

11 Nov 2019 12:55 PM

This battery drain issue has been observed by users even though there has been a limited amount of WhatsApp usage.

WhatsApp breaking basic function on recent OnePlus handsets

Users are complaining of major battery drain with handsets running Android 9 or 10 OS which is due to WhatsApp.

11 Nov 2019 12:10 PM

The Facebook-owned messaging service is now swapping ‘Nobody’ for ‘My Contacts expect’ which gives a user additional control.

Download now: WhatsApp privacy feature will safeguard your experience

WhatsApp is stepping up its privacy game and a new feature provides users with more control over who can add them to groups.

11 Nov 2019 8:50 AM

Users can expect the dark mode on WhatsApp to arrive anytime now.

WhatsApp dark mode inches closer to rollout with newest update

The latest beta version of WhatsApp shows that dark mode is nearly complete and this feature will be rolled out soon.

09 Nov 2019 3:02 PM

Here are a few ways in which you can ensure that your chats can be a bit more secure.

WhatsApp privacy: Every setting you need to know ASAP

Telegram and Signal are considered more secure; however nothing beats WhatsApp in terms of popularity.

09 Nov 2019 10:21 AM

NSO denied the allegations and said it sells technology to governments to counter terrorism.

Indian WhatsApp users ask government to explain ties with Israeli firm in breach case

WhatsApp last week sued Israel’s NSO Group, accusing it of helping clients break into the phones of roughly 1,400 users.

09 Nov 2019 8:12 AM

Facebook has been trying to boost revenue from higher-growth units like Instagram and Whatsapp, which has 1.5 billion users.

WhatsApp adds shopping catalog feature, courting e-commerce

WhatsApp’s catalogue feature is available for users in Brazil, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Britain and the United States.

08 Nov 2019 11:54 AM

WhatsApp Business users can add information to each item in the catalogue, including price, description, and product code.

WhatsApp launches 'Catalogs' for small Indian businesses

Customers can easily browse a business's offerings right within WhatsApp, without having to visit the website.

08 Nov 2019 7:59 AM

WhatsApp has over 1.5 billion users globally, of which India alone accounts for about 400 million.

New WhatsApp update allows users to select contacts that cannot add them to groups

The update is rolling out to users around the world on the latest version of WhatsApp, said the Facebook-owned company.

06 Nov 2019 5:15 PM

Tharoor, who heads the parliamentary standing committee on information technology, said in a letter to his panel members that alleged use of the technology for snooping on Indian citizens was a matter of "grave concern" and it would be discussed at the Committee's next meeting on November 20. (Photo: File)

Shashi Tharoor-headed Parl panel to take up WhatsApp snooping case on Nov 20

Earlier, WhatsApp said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using Pegasus.

06 Nov 2019 12:34 PM

The petition could present a new legal headache for WhatsApp.

Activist asks Indian court to order probe into WhatsApp over hacking scandal

K.N. Govindacharya filed his petition accusing it of helping clients break into the phones of roughly 1,400 users across four continents.

05 Nov 2019 7:51 AM

WhatsApp starts testing picture-in-picture mode for Netflix.

WhatsApp for iPhones to get awesome new feature and we just can’t wait

WhatsApp is testing the streaming of Netflix within the app and this feature will be available to only iOS users.

04 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

WhatsApp for Android finally starts getting fingerprint unlock.

WhatsApp for Android finally gets an excellent iPhone feature

The instant messaging app has finally added fingerprint unlock for Android devices.

04 Nov 2019 7:45 AM

Gandhi received the message around the same time when WhatsApp was sending similar messages to those whose phones were allegedly hacked, Surjewala said. (Photo: File)

Priyanka Gandhi's phone hacked through WhatsApp spyware: Congress

The party, however, did not say exactly when Gandhi received the message.

03 Nov 2019 5:17 PM

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