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worldIndia Blocks WhatsApp Username Rollout Over Fraud Fears
India's IT ministry has directed Meta to halt the introduction of WhatsApp usernames, citing a material risk of increased online fraud, phishing, and impersonation scams.
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techWhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Boost User Privacy
Meta-owned WhatsApp will soon allow users to create usernames instead of sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy for its three billion users.
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techEnd-to-End Encryption: Why Your Messages Aren't as Secure as You Think
A technical breakdown reveals that end-to-end encryption varies widely across apps, leaving critical gaps in user privacy that often go unnoticed.
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techMeta Names CRED Founder Kunal Shah as Global Head of WhatsApp
Meta appoints fintech founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp, signaling a major strategic pivot toward payments and commerce monetization for its 3 billion user platform.
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techMeta Appoints CRED’s Kunal Shah as WhatsApp Global Head After a Cold Email
Meta’s CPO Chris Cox cold-emailed CRED founder Kunal Shah for advice, leading to his appointment as WhatsApp head. The move includes a $900M investment in CRED and reshapes WhatsApp’s commerce strategy.
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techMeta Appoints Kunal Shah as WhatsApp Head After $900M CRED Investment
Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech CRED, takes over WhatsApp from Will Cathcart as Meta bets $900 million on the platform's monetization.
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techMeta Invests $900M in CRED, Taps Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp
Meta acquires a 20% stake in Indian fintech CRED for $900 million and poaches founder Kunal Shah to head WhatsApp. The move targets India's competitive digital payments market.
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techMeta Invests $900M in CRED, Kunal Shah Takes Over WhatsApp
Meta's $900M investment in CRED elevates Kunal Shah to WhatsApp CEO, aiming to boost digital payments in India.