WhatsApp

WhatsApp is developing a new privacy control called Restricted Chat that will keep selected conversations accessible only from a user’s primary mobile phone. The feature is designed to prevent protected chats from syncing to WhatsApp Web, desktop sessions, and secondary...

WhatsApp has introduced a new set of calling features alongside expanded end-to-end encryption for voice and video communications, emphasizing its commitment to secure, cross-platform communication. This update now allows users to make encrypted calls on WhatsApp Web, enabling them to...

New research has revealed that WhatsApp chat histories may be stored unencrypted on both macOS and iOS devices, raising fresh concerns about local data protection and cross-application access within the Apple ecosystem. The issue, highlighted by iOS security researchers at...

A highly sophisticated Brazilian banking trojan named TCLBANKER, tracked under the campaign REF3076, this malware represents a major update to the older Maverick and SORVEPOTEL families. It stands out because it uses a fake, signed Logitech installer to infect systems...

WhatsApp is currently developing an independent cloud backup system designed to give users more direct control over their chat histories. This upcoming feature will allow users to store their backups securely on WhatsApp's native servers. The update aims to reduce reliance...

Meta has launched a suite of advanced anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger to combat the growing industrialization of online fraud. These new defenses combine artificial intelligence, behavioral alerts, and global law enforcement partnerships to protect users proactively. To protect...

A recent discovery on underground hacking forums has raised alarms about a new exploit targeting the popular messaging application, WhatsApp. Threat intelligence platforms have identified a threat actor allegedly offering a script designed to crash the application across multiple operating...

WhatsApp has introduced Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style security feature designed to protect users from highly sophisticated cyber-attacks. The new privacy feature is specifically tailored for individuals who may be targets of advanced threats, including journalists, activists, and public figures...

Security researchers have exposed a critical privacy flaw dubbed "Careless Whisper" that lets attackers monitor user activity on WhatsApp and Signal through silent delivery receipts, without alerting victims or needing prior contact. By crafting stealthy messages like reactions to nonexistent...

WhatsApp has unveiled passkey-encrypted backups, simplifying the protection of cherished chat histories without the burden of memorizing complex passwords. This feature allows users to secure their end-to-end encrypted backups using biometric methods like fingerprints, facial recognition, or device screen locks,...