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politics Mar 9, 2026, 10:02 PM
Russian phishing campaign targets Signal and WhatsApp users - Dutch intelligence agencies report a large-scale Russian phishing campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp users.
- Hackers are impersonating support staff to collect sensitive user information.
- The ongoing threat emphasizes the need for user vigilance against phishing attempts.
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technology Feb 17, 2026, 12:06 PM
Manus launches AI agents on Telegram for user assistance - Manus, a Chinese-founded AI company, launched its personal agents on Telegram to enhance user interaction in messaging apps.
- The AI agents allow tasks like research and data structuring through chat, initiated via QR codes.
- The expansion represents Manus's ability to leverage Meta's resources while maintaining its subscription service model.
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politics Jan 30, 2026, 6:00 AM
Trump warns UK and Canada about dangerous China ties - President Donald Trump has expressed serious concerns about the UK and Canada pursuing closer ties with China.
- In a recent engagement, agreements were made between the UK and China, including tariff reductions and visa-free travel.
- The warnings from Trump reflect broader geopolitical tensions and the complexities of U.S.-UK and U.S.-Canada relations.
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technology Jan 28, 2026, 8:31 AM
Moltbot raises security concerns with its demanding access needs - Moltbot has become one of the fastest-growing AI projects on GitHub with over 69,000 stars.
- The assistant requires extensive access to user data, raising significant security concerns.
- Users must weigh the convenience of using Moltbot against potential privacy risks.
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politics Dec 4, 2025, 10:43 AM
EU investigates WhatsApp for potential AI antitrust violations - The European Union has initiated an antitrust investigation into WhatsApp's AI policy due to concerns about limiting access for rival AI providers.
- The probe aligns with ongoing scrutiny of Meta's practices in various European countries, including a separate investigation in Italy.
- This investigation signifies the EU's commitment to fostering fair competition in the AI market and curtailing potential monopolistic behaviors by Big Tech companies.
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technology Dec 4, 2025, 9:18 AM
3.5 billion WhatsApp numbers exposed through unprotected API vulnerabilities - Researchers exploited a gap in WhatsApp's contact-discovery system to scrape phone numbers.
- The lack of proper security measures allowed for the collection of 3.5 billion phone numbers.
- This incident underlines the necessity for improved security practices and regulations to protect user data.
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technology Nov 20, 2025, 6:20 PM
WhatsApp relaunches first feature to boost user engagement - WhatsApp relaunches the rarely used 'about' feature for users.
- The update will make the feature more visible and easier to use.
- This strategic timing aims to encourage user interaction during the busy holiday season.
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technology Nov 20, 2025, 1:31 PM
WhatsApp vulnerability exposes billions of users' phone numbers - Researchers from the University of Vienna and SBA Research revealed a critical privacy flaw in WhatsApp affecting over 3 billion users.
- The vulnerability allows cyber criminals to scrape personal data such as phone numbers and profile information at unprecedented speeds.
- Experts warn that reliance on phone numbers for identity verification poses significant security risks, signaling a need for tech companies to improve their privacy measures.
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technology Nov 20, 2025, 1:58 AM
WhatsApp beta tests new account switching feature - Beta testers on iOS 25.19.20.74 have discovered a feature for switching between multiple WhatsApp accounts.
- The feature, named 'Switch Accounts,' allows users to select linked profiles in the app's settings.
- The addition of this feature aims to enhance user experience, indicating a positive shift towards supporting multiple accounts.
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business Nov 18, 2025, 1:00 AM
Meta avoids breakup after court rules it did not violate antitrust laws - A U.S. District Court judge ruled in November 2025 that Meta Platforms legally acquired Instagram and WhatsApp without violating antitrust laws.
- The decision concluded that competition from platforms like TikTok and YouTube negates claims of a monopoly in social networking.
- Meta's victory allows it to continue operating without divesting its major acquisitions, marking a significant win for the tech giant.
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