Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?
Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?
For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
15 Jan 2021
WhatsApp flaw leaves users open to 'shoulder surfing' attacks
WhatsApp flaw leaves users open to 'shoulder surfing' attacks
Hackers can gain full access to individual’s WhatsApp accounts using just their phone number
21 Apr 2020
WhatsApp co-founder tells followers to delete Facebook
WhatsApp co-founder tells followers to delete Facebook
Brian Acton joins ‘deletefacebook’ calls
21 Mar 2018
WhatsApp lacks 'legal basis' to share data with Facebook
WhatsApp lacks 'legal basis' to share data with Facebook
Data privacy authority says WhatsApp has breached the Data Protection Act
19 Dec 2017
Gov accuses Whatsapp of creating security 'black hole'
Gov accuses Whatsapp of creating security 'black hole'
Gov ramps up pressure on app to hand over encrypted messages - report
22 Sep 2017
WhatsApp reveals enterprise app in its monetisation push
WhatsApp reveals enterprise app in its monetisation push
New features are being tested to help businesses chat directly with customers
6 Sep 2017
WhatsApp now back up after suffering massive global outage
WhatsApp now back up after suffering massive global outage
Users reported being unable to load the app for several hours on Wednesday
4 May 2017
Facebook will block revenge porn
Facebook will block revenge porn
Both human and machine-based measures will be used to stop the spread of hateful images
6 Apr 2017
Is WhatsApp exploring digital payments?
Is WhatsApp exploring digital payments?
A peer-to-peer payment trial in India may herald a worldwide rollout - report
5 Apr 2017
EU wants to create backdoors to encrypted social media apps
EU wants to create backdoors to encrypted social media apps
The proposals would force companies like WhatsApp to hand over user data
30 Mar 2017
The government needs to abandon its war on WhatsApp
The government needs to abandon its war on WhatsApp
Encryption might seem like an easy target, but mess with it at your peril
27 Mar 2017
Dodgy pics sneak into WhatsApp web
Dodgy pics sneak into WhatsApp web
Web version of WhatsApp messenger was at risk from malicious files
15 Mar 2017
WhatsApp tightens security with two-step verification
WhatsApp tightens security with two-step verification
You will be able to temporarily disable it if you give WhatsApp your email address
13 Feb 2017
Government WhatsApp chats revealed by FOIA
Government WhatsApp chats revealed by FOIA
Irish officials used WhatsApp to chat about Brexit, and that's covered by the Freedom of Information Act
16 Jan 2017
WhatsApp could stop working on older phones
WhatsApp could stop working on older phones
WhatsApp updates may stop users messaging via the app on their phone
2 Dec 2016
WhatsApp blocks data sharing with Facebook across Europe
WhatsApp blocks data sharing with Facebook across Europe
Companies bow to European pressure over user privacy concerns
17 Nov 2016
Facebook forecasts fall in growth as adverts hit peak
Facebook forecasts fall in growth as adverts hit peak
Slower growth is despite better than expected third quarter earnings
3 Nov 2016
ICO investigates WhatsApp-Facebook data sharing deal
ICO investigates WhatsApp-Facebook data sharing deal
Data watchdog says it will "pull back the curtain" on how information will be shared
26 Aug 2016
WhatsApp will let businesses chat with you
WhatsApp will let businesses chat with you
Messaging platform begins plan to monetise its 1 billion users
25 Aug 2016
BlackBerry supports government data requests
BlackBerry supports government data requests
Canadian mobile maker says tech companies should be "good corporate citizens"
19 Apr 2016
WhatsApp announces end-to-end encryption
WhatsApp announces end-to-end encryption
Al voice messages, text messages, photo and videos sent on the platform are hidden from third parties
6 Apr 2016
BlackBerry "fought back" against WhatsApp's BB10 departure
BlackBerry "fought back" against WhatsApp's BB10 departure
Legacy smartphone provider urges users to protest decision on social media
18 Mar 2016
WhatsApp blocks links to rival Telegram
WhatsApp blocks links to rival Telegram
The messaging app has reportedly blocked links to Telegram, a rival app, on Android
1 Dec 2015