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A new controversy has erupted around the messaging app as Telegram founder Pavel Durov publicly criticized WhatsApp’s encryption scheme. Durov sharply described WhatsApp’s encryption as a “huge fraud” inciting a broader discussion about the role that privacy plays in modern messaging applications. Durov bases his criticism on a recent law breakthrough which, in his words, … Read more
Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a licensing requirement for Whatsapp group administrators to curb misinformation and enhance accountability on social media platforms. The licensing fee ranges from $50 to $2,500, depending on the type of Whatsapp group. Administrators must provide personal information to obtain a license from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). … Read more
Telegram’s agreement to set up an office in Kazakhstan aligns with the firm’s increasing compliance efforts as its CEO remains in France amid an ongoing investigation. Go to Source
The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $200,000 following a solicitation on Facebook that transitioned to communication over Whatsapp. The regulator has flagged this as a potential … Read more
Whatsapp, the social media platform owned by Meta Inc., has stated that it would be impossible to comply with additional demands from Nigeria’s consumer protection agency. The social media platform argues that the Nigerian agency’s order compelling it to pay a $220 million fine contains multiple inaccuracies and misrepresents how the platform operates. The fine … Read more
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has reported multiple complaints about cryptocurrency scams on Whatsapp and Telegram involving fake “professors.” These scams lure investors through social media ads and false educational institutions, promising high returns and offering dubious loans. Cryptocurrency Scams: Fake Professors Target Investors The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) … Read more
EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet. Go to Source
Meta, the company that owns Whatsapp, Instagram, and Facebook, is reportedly preparing to announce a new round of layoffs in the coming days. According to reports, the company is delaying the finalization of the budget for each one of its teams, causing operational delays and affecting the output of employees of the company. Meta to … Read more
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has shared its fourth quarter results, reporting better numbers than expected. While the company beat revenue estimates, CEO Mark Zuckerberg declared 2023 a “Year of Efficiency,” hinting at a further restructuration of the company to focus on its AI (artificial intelligence) and metaverse projects in the … Read more
Financial institutions in Russia will not be able to communicate with clients through instant messengers based outside the country, local media revealed. A new law passed by the State Duma also prohibits banks from using chats to send personal data and payment documents. Bill Restricts Russian Banks and Brokers From Sending Sensitive Information Through Foreign … Read more