Meta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.

India asked Meta Platforms Inc. to delay for now the rollout of a new feature that lets users pick their own WhatsApp handles ...

WhatsApp says the feature is not yet live and that it has built in safeguards against potential scams and impersonation.

Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.

The Centre has asked Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp usernames in India, saying it wants answers on how the feature ...

India has halted WhatsApp’s planned username feature, citing concerns about cybercrime, impersonation, and law enforcement ...

The government has issued a show-cause notice to WhatsApp over its plan to replace phone numbers with usernames, citing ...

The IT ministry has given the social media giant three days to submit an explanation amid concerns that the privacy-focused ...

WhatsApp username feature faces Indian government scrutiny over privacy, scams and data misuse concerns, MeitY urges Meta to ...

WhatsApp has announced that it is bringing usernames to the app. But this has sparked debate over how useful and secure ...

WhatsApp has clarified that its upcoming username feature is optional and includes safeguards against impersonation. The ...

The Indian government had earlier issued a notice to WhatsApp, directing them to furnish a detailed explanation on the ...