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Choosing A WhatsApp Username? Expert Warns Of 6 Cybersecurity Risks
India recorded 24.65 lakh cyber fraud complaints. AI scams, digital arrests, fake investment schemes and identity theft are already rising rapidly.
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WhatsApp Clarifies Username Feature Amid Scrutiny, Introduces Safeguards Against Impersonation
WhatsApp said users will not be required to create a username and can continue using the platform with their existing phone number-based accounts.
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"WhatsApp Usernames Increases Scams Risk", Says Centre, Issues Notice
The government has issued a show-cause notice to WhatsApp over its plan to replace phone numbers with usernames, citing increased cybercrime risks.
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Government Reportedly Seeks Explanation From WhatsApp Over Usernames Feature, Asks Meta to Delay Rollout
WhatsApp recently announced its long-awaited ‘usernames’ feature, which lets users communicate without sharing their phone numbers. While its rollout is still in the infancy stage, the feature is said to have come under the scrutiny of the Government. According to a report, authorities fear it could also make online scams and impersonation atte...
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No More Phone Numbers? WhatsApp Touts Usernames as Next Big Privacy Step
WhatsApp on Tuesday said that its upcoming Usernames functionality is the firm’s “latest step to give” its users more privacy options for “how they show up in the app”. The company said this while replying to a user on X, after multiple users on X highlighted privacy concerns associated with WhatsApp's Usernames. The company highlighted t...
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"Could Be A Disaster In India": Ankur Warikoo Sounds Alarm Over WhatsApp's Username Feature
In a post on X, he warned that fraudsters could create usernames closely resembling those of public figures to trick people into sending money or joining scam groups.
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Telegram-Like Risks? WhatsApp Username Move Draws Scam Warning
A lot of people on social media platform X are saying that this WhatsApp username feature can lead to impersonations and fraud.
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WhatsApp Username Feature: What It Is, How It Works, And Why It Matters
The latest update comes as Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah takes charge of Meta's WhatsApp
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WhatsApp To Let Users Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers Soon
The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company said Monday.
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WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve Your Username Before the Much-Anticipated Feature Goes Live
WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations ahead of the wider launch of usernames later this year. The feature will let users connect without sharing their phone numbers and includes privacy measures such as an optional username key for first-time contacts. WhatsApp says there will be no public username directory or suggestions. The compa...
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Hide Your Number on WhatsApp: How to Set a Username for Better Privacy
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. Once available, you will be able to choose a unique username from the Settings menu and share it instead of your mobile number. Usernames are optional and can be changed later without affecting your chats. WhatsApp has started testing the feature with som...
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
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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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Call Other Users By Typing Their Username
WhatsApp has been working on support for usernames for a while, and a feature tracker has spotted signs of support for username-based calling, suggesting future updates may include this functionality. Unlike Signal, which already offers similar features, WhatsApp might introduce a unique element called a “username key,” which could offer better...
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WhatsApp Spotted Working on Themes for iOS App; Username PIN Feature Surfaces on Android Beta
WhatsApp is working on two features that have been spotted in development on recently released beta versions of the app for iOS and Android smartphones. The first feature is a theme picker for WhatsApp on iOS that lets users pick from 10 wallpaper and chat bubble colour combinations, while the other is a Username PIN feature to prevent spam after c...
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Choosing A WhatsApp Username? Expert Warns Of 6 Cybersecurity Risks
India recorded 24.65 lakh cyber fraud complaints. AI scams, digital arrests, fake investment schemes and identity theft are already rising rapidly.
-
WhatsApp Clarifies Username Feature Amid Scrutiny, Introduces Safeguards Against Impersonation
WhatsApp said users will not be required to create a username and can continue using the platform with their existing phone number-based accounts.
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"WhatsApp Usernames Increases Scams Risk", Says Centre, Issues Notice
The government has issued a show-cause notice to WhatsApp over its plan to replace phone numbers with usernames, citing increased cybercrime risks.
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Government Reportedly Seeks Explanation From WhatsApp Over Usernames Feature, Asks Meta to Delay Rollout
WhatsApp recently announced its long-awaited ‘usernames’ feature, which lets users communicate without sharing their phone numbers. While its rollout is still in the infancy stage, the feature is said to have come under the scrutiny of the Government. According to a report, authorities fear it could also make online scams and impersonation atte...
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No More Phone Numbers? WhatsApp Touts Usernames as Next Big Privacy Step
WhatsApp on Tuesday said that its upcoming Usernames functionality is the firm’s “latest step to give” its users more privacy options for “how they show up in the app”. The company said this while replying to a user on X, after multiple users on X highlighted privacy concerns associated with WhatsApp's Usernames. The company highlighted t...
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"Could Be A Disaster In India": Ankur Warikoo Sounds Alarm Over WhatsApp's Username Feature
In a post on X, he warned that fraudsters could create usernames closely resembling those of public figures to trick people into sending money or joining scam groups.
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Telegram-Like Risks? WhatsApp Username Move Draws Scam Warning
A lot of people on social media platform X are saying that this WhatsApp username feature can lead to impersonations and fraud.
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WhatsApp Username Feature: What It Is, How It Works, And Why It Matters
The latest update comes as Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah takes charge of Meta's WhatsApp
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WhatsApp To Let Users Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers Soon
The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company said Monday.
-
WhatsApp Now Lets You Reserve Your Username Before the Much-Anticipated Feature Goes Live
WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations ahead of the wider launch of usernames later this year. The feature will let users connect without sharing their phone numbers and includes privacy measures such as an optional username key for first-time contacts. WhatsApp says there will be no public username directory or suggestions. The compa...
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Hide Your Number on WhatsApp: How to Set a Username for Better Privacy
WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing their phone numbers. Once available, you will be able to choose a unique username from the Settings menu and share it instead of your mobile number. Usernames are optional and can be changed later without affecting your chats. WhatsApp has started testing the feature with som...
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WhatsApp Username Feature Reportedly Rolling Out to Some Users on iOS, Android
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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WhatsApp Username Feature Said to Roll Out in 2026, Business Accounts Could Also Get Access
WhatsApp has confirmed that its upcoming Usernames feature will be available to people next year as an optional functionality. The announcement was made via an email sent to WhatsApp business accounts, asking them to adjust their workflows and update their connected systems to prepare for the imminent change. Soon, users will be able to adopt a use...
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WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Call Other Users By Typing Their Username
WhatsApp has been working on support for usernames for a while, and a feature tracker has spotted signs of support for username-based calling, suggesting future updates may include this functionality. Unlike Signal, which already offers similar features, WhatsApp might introduce a unique element called a “username key,” which could offer better...
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WhatsApp Spotted Working on Themes for iOS App; Username PIN Feature Surfaces on Android Beta
WhatsApp is working on two features that have been spotted in development on recently released beta versions of the app for iOS and Android smartphones. The first feature is a theme picker for WhatsApp on iOS that lets users pick from 10 wallpaper and chat bubble colour combinations, while the other is a Username PIN feature to prevent spam after c...
