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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Instagram Using Various Methods
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Instagram lets you enable two-factor authentication for your social media account, which acts as an added layer of security for your Instagram account. There are various benefits of enabling two-factor authentication on Instagram. If you have enabled two-factor authentication for your Instagram account, the social media platform will ask you to pro...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Home Addresses Of Over 2,000 US Marines Leaked By Iran-Linked Group: Report
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
According to The Wall Street Journal, the hackers shared identifying information on Telegram, presenting the leak as evidence of their "surveillance capabilities".
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Shares Screenshot Of Rapido Rider Messaging Her After Trip, Company Apologises
- Monday April 20, 2026
- India News | Edited by Astitva Raj
This incident has sparked discussions about security and data privacy when using ride-hailing services.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bhopal Woman, 64, Duped Of Rs 26 Lakh In Digital Arrest Fraud
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
The accused contacted the elderly woman through a WhatsApp call, impersonating officials from the Internal Security Department and the Counter-Terrorism Department.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Reportedly Warns WhatsApp Users About Fake App Spying on Android, iPhone Users
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Meta issued a statement on Wednesday to warn Android and iPhone users about a fake WhatsApp app that was being used for spying on users, according to a report. The US-based tech giant reportedly said that the spyware targeted about 200 Android and iPhone users in Italy. The fake WhatsApp was created by Asigint, which is part of Italy’s Cantu-base...
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www.gadgets360.com
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South Delhi Resident Says "Not Obliged To Fund Poor People's Livelihoods", Sparks Debate
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The message sparked a heated debate on privilege and entitlement, with some users criticising the message's tone and calling it insensitive.
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www.ndtv.com
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Guest Chats for Temporary Conversations With Non-WhatsApp Users in Beta: Report
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send messages to those people who do not have a WhatsApp account, according to a feature tracker. The feature, dubbed Guest Chats, allows non-WhatsApp users to join the chat via a secure web link, eliminating the need to specifically create a WhatsApp account. Such chats are said to levera...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone Cheer For Prakash Padukone At Mumbai Event In First Appearance Since Extortion Threat
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Tanisha Bhattacharya
As for the threat, Ranveer Singh had received a WhatsApp voice message, in which the sender allegedly demanded several crores of rupees as ransom
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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After Extortion Threat, Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone Increase Security At Their Mumbai Home
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Anjali Choudhury
The increased security follows a reported threat received by Ranveer Singh through a WhatsApp voice message
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- NDTV
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Unveils High-Security Mode, 3rd Major Tech Firm To Do So
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- World News | Reuters
Meta's WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of U.S. tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.
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www.ndtv.com
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Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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www.gadgets360.com
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With Tech Surveillance, 3rd Accused In Naval Spying Case Arrested
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- India News | Reported by Reethu Rajpurohit, Edited by Debanish Achom
A 34-year-old resident of Gujarat has been arrested by Karnataka's Udupi Police in connection with an investigation into leak of sensitive Indian Navy data to unauthorised foreign entities.
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www.ndtv.com
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UCO Bank Balance Check Number: How to Check UCO Balance Online Using Different Methods
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
UCO Bank allows customers to check their account balance easily using several online methods. These include net banking, mobile banking apps like UCO mBanking+ and UCO mPassbook, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS, and a missed call service. Each option is designed to offer quick, secure, and round-the-clock access to balance details. Customers can ch...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Instagram Using Various Methods
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Instagram lets you enable two-factor authentication for your social media account, which acts as an added layer of security for your Instagram account. There are various benefits of enabling two-factor authentication on Instagram. If you have enabled two-factor authentication for your Instagram account, the social media platform will ask you to pro...
-
www.gadgets360.com
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Home Addresses Of Over 2,000 US Marines Leaked By Iran-Linked Group: Report
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
According to The Wall Street Journal, the hackers shared identifying information on Telegram, presenting the leak as evidence of their "surveillance capabilities".
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Shares Screenshot Of Rapido Rider Messaging Her After Trip, Company Apologises
- Monday April 20, 2026
- India News | Edited by Astitva Raj
This incident has sparked discussions about security and data privacy when using ride-hailing services.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Bhopal Woman, 64, Duped Of Rs 26 Lakh In Digital Arrest Fraud
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary
The accused contacted the elderly woman through a WhatsApp call, impersonating officials from the Internal Security Department and the Counter-Terrorism Department.
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www.ndtv.com
-
WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames feature, allowing users to create unique usernames, according to a report. This is said to be a privacy and security measure, which will let users share their usernames instead of phone numbers with others. The feature is reportedly live on WhatsApp for Android and iOS apps. The instant messaging platf...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Reportedly Warns WhatsApp Users About Fake App Spying on Android, iPhone Users
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Meta issued a statement on Wednesday to warn Android and iPhone users about a fake WhatsApp app that was being used for spying on users, according to a report. The US-based tech giant reportedly said that the spyware targeted about 200 Android and iPhone users in Italy. The fake WhatsApp was created by Asigint, which is part of Italy’s Cantu-base...
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www.gadgets360.com
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South Delhi Resident Says "Not Obliged To Fund Poor People's Livelihoods", Sparks Debate
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The message sparked a heated debate on privilege and entitlement, with some users criticising the message's tone and calling it insensitive.
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www.ndtv.com
-
WhatsApp Rolling Out Guest Chats for Temporary Conversations With Non-WhatsApp Users in Beta: Report
- Monday March 16, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that enables users to send messages to those people who do not have a WhatsApp account, according to a feature tracker. The feature, dubbed Guest Chats, allows non-WhatsApp users to join the chat via a secure web link, eliminating the need to specifically create a WhatsApp account. Such chats are said to levera...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone Cheer For Prakash Padukone At Mumbai Event In First Appearance Since Extortion Threat
- Friday February 20, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Tanisha Bhattacharya
As for the threat, Ranveer Singh had received a WhatsApp voice message, in which the sender allegedly demanded several crores of rupees as ransom
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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After Extortion Threat, Ranveer Singh And Deepika Padukone Increase Security At Their Mumbai Home
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Anjali Choudhury
The increased security follows a reported threat received by Ranveer Singh through a WhatsApp voice message
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- NDTV
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Unveils High-Security Mode, 3rd Major Tech Firm To Do So
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- World News | Reuters
Meta's WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of U.S. tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Year Ender 2025: WhatsApp Features Coming in 2026
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
WhatsApp is preparing several new features for 2026, many of which are already appearing in Android and iOS beta updates. These include AI-powered Imagine tools for creative status updates, a username reservation system, advanced chat clearing controls, a strict account security mode, and an @all mention feature for group chats. They highlight What...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
With Tech Surveillance, 3rd Accused In Naval Spying Case Arrested
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- India News | Reported by Reethu Rajpurohit, Edited by Debanish Achom
A 34-year-old resident of Gujarat has been arrested by Karnataka's Udupi Police in connection with an investigation into leak of sensitive Indian Navy data to unauthorised foreign entities.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
UCO Bank Balance Check Number: How to Check UCO Balance Online Using Different Methods
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
UCO Bank allows customers to check their account balance easily using several online methods. These include net banking, mobile banking apps like UCO mBanking+ and UCO mPassbook, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS, and a missed call service. Each option is designed to offer quick, secure, and round-the-clock access to balance details. Customers can ch...
-
www.gadgets360.com