WhatsApp delays data sharing change after backlash
WhatsApp on Friday postponed a data-sharing change as users concerned about privacy fled the Facebook-owned messaging service and flocked to rivals Telegram and Signal.
Jan 15, 2021
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WhatsApp stresses privacy as users flock to rivals
WhatsApp on Tuesday reassured users about privacy at the Facebook-owned messaging service as people flocked to rivals Telegram and Signal following a tweak to its terms.
Jan 13, 2021
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Campaigns sidestep Cambridge Analytica crackdown with new methods
"Your early vote has not been recorded," one text message said, with a link for more information.
Oct 11, 2020
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In China, WeChat is everything: Text messaging, video chat and mobile payments
Frances He is a Chinese immigrant living near Los Angeles who uses the WeChat app to talk to her brother back home. But with the Trump Administration's Sunday ban on the app, she's going to have to find a new way.
Sep 23, 2020
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Google strengthens security system for all users
Google announced today that it is bolstering its malware protection system for Google account holders. It will broaden the protective web provided by its Advanced Protection Program (APP) that has been offering additional ...
Security
Old Norse plunder tactic inspires Oslo team to call Android flaw StrandHogg
An Android bug can steal bank credentials, namely bank logins. The flaw is called StrandHogg and security investigators at an Oslo, Norway-based security company say it has been targeting 60 financial institutions—at least.
Consumer & Gadgets
Edmunds tests Android Auto and Apple CarPlay updates
The fall season coincides with the reveal of the latest smartphones and operating systems from Apple and Google. This year in particular marks the first time that the two brands have significantly overhauled their automotive ...
Oct 30, 2019
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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm NSO over cyberespionage
WhatsApp on Tuesday sued Israeli technology firm NSO Group, accusing it of using the Facebook-owned messaging service to conduct cyberespionage on journalists, human rights activists and others.
Oct 29, 2019
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Israel spyware firm can mine data from social media
An Israeli spyware firm thought to have hacked WhatsApp in the past has told clients it can scoop user data from the world's top social media, the Financial Times reported Friday.
Jul 19, 2019
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Switzerland-based Wire adds video call encryption
Switzerland-based Wire is a package of private communications services which this month took on newer capabilities. It is an encrypted messaging app that first launched in December 2014 but it has been given additional secure ...
