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Kunal Shah takes over from WhatApp’s current head, Will Cathcart, who will be stepping down after seven years in the role.
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How can you protect yourself from financial cyber crime? Users can take certain preventive measures so that they don’t fall prey to cyber frauds. The following awareness measures can be taken for your digital safety.
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WhatsApp SIM Binding Rule India: The rule is designed to reduce cyber fraud, especially cases where accounts are created using one-time verification and then misused remotely without the original SIM card.
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WhatsApp Auto-Delete Feature: Currently, the Meta-owned platform WhatsApp allows disappearing messages with timers of 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days.
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WhatsApp Auto-Translate Message Feature:WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could automatically translate messages in both personal chats and group conversations.
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WhatsApp Payment Scam: WhatsApp Payments lets users send money easily, but scammers are exploiting the feature with fake requests, phishing links, and QR codes. By verifying senders, avoiding suspicious links, and safeguarding UPI details, users can protect themselves from fraud.
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New WhatsApp And Telegram Rules From Today: Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that your favorite messaging apps, like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, ShareChat, Arattai, and more, have suddenly stopped working. Panic sets in. Group chats, video calls, and work messages are all gone in an instant. These platforms have become lifelines for millions, from sharing memes to sending urgent updates. Now, news spreads fast. Users across India scramble to understand why their go-to apps have been inaccessible since March 1, 2026. What triggered this massive disruption? How will it change the way we communicate online? The answer lies in a bold government move to curb cybercrime: SIM binding. From now on, every active account must be linked to a KYC-verified SIM that is physically present in the device. Anonymous activity is now almost impossible.
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WhatsApp Status Ads Update: In some regions, including parts of Europe, users may get the option to subscribe to an ad-free experience for Status and Channels.
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WhatsApp Privacy Policy Case: On November 4, 2025, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) partially set aside the order that had barred WhatsApp from sharing user data with Meta for advertising for five years, but it upheld the fine.
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WhatsApp Scheduled Messages Feature:Meta-owned platformaims to make conversations more convenient and flexible, allowing people to plan their messages in advance without worrying about sending them manually at the right time.
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Maha Shivratri 2026 Wishes:From AI-generated Lord Shiva images to personalised Maha Shivratri wishes and WhatsApp messages, artificial intelligence helps create meaningful and customised content within seconds.
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Google Warns Android:The malware is designed to quietly run in the background and give attackers deep access to an infected phone.
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Supreme Court on WhatsApp, Meta privacy policy:The hearing was related to WhatsApp’s 2021 “take it or leave it” privacy policy and the company law tribunal’s decision to uphold the Competition Commission of India’s Rs 213 crore fine on the company.
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WhatsApp New Paid Subscription Plan:Subscribers may gain access to exclusive sticker packs, new themes, additional chat ringtones, and a custom app icon option that allows users to change how WhatsApp looks on their home screen.
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WhatsApp Strict Account Settings Feature: It will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks and is expected to be especially useful for journalists, activists and public figures, who are often at higher risk of targeted cyberattacks.
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Block Spam Calls On WhatsApp: Users can enhance their WhatsApp security by enabling disappearing messages, which automatically vanish after 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days, depending on the timer you select.
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WhatsApp Message Privacy: In September last year, the company was sued by its former head of security, Attaullah Baig. He alleged that WhatsApp had “systemic cybersecurity failures” that could put user privacy at risk.
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WhatsApp New Feature In 2026: The new feature will introduce a new space in the profile section where users can add a wide image above their existing profile details.
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WhatsApp Zero-Day Attack: During festive seasons like Lohri, holidays, or travel times, there are more calls and messages from unknown numbers, which makes it easier for hackers to hide their actions.
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Free Legal Help Service On WhatsApp: The Nyaya Setu Chatbot provides round-the-clock legal assistance directly on WhatsApp, removing the need to visit a lawyer’s office.
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WhatsApp Features For New Year 2026:WhatsApp has also highlighted several easy-to-use tools to help users plan New Year celebrations smoothly in group chats.
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Messages from unknown numbers, spelling mistakes, strange links, or requests for OTPs, PINs or bank details should be treated as red flags.
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