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India weighs common framework for messaging platforms

Government explores uniform standards over concerns around fraud and user safety

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Illustrative image. Proposed framework aims to create common safety standards for messaging platforms.

WhatsApp's new username feature sparks fraud concerns

The government fears the proposed update could be misused by scammers and fraudsters

The India government is concerned that the new username feature could open new avenues for cyber fraud.

Chats to charges: How WhatsApp lands users in court

Seconds of anger, thousands of dirhams in liability: When WhatsApp chats reach UAE courts

Meta has advised users to not respond to fake accounts and block them after.

WhatsApp says phone numbers no longer needed to chat

The new privacy feature lets users chat without sharing numbers

The messaging giant says usernames are about privacy, not advertising or social media growth.

Who is Kunal Shah? Meta’s new WhatsApp global CEO

Meta backs Kunal Shah with WhatsApp role and $900 million CRED investment

Kunal Shah to steer WhatsApp as Meta doubles down on India and fintech bets

WhatsApp stops on these iPhones from May 5: Check yours

WhatsApp tightens system requirements, affecting millions of older smartphones

Users on outdated iOS and Android versions must upgrade devices to keep using app

WhatsApp adds parent-managed accounts for under-13s

New feature lets parents approve contacts and control privacy settings

WhatsApp is introducing accounts for under-13s with full parental control: How to set it up, features and limits

Ajman Police launch AI WhatsApp chat for inquiries

Smart AJP AI system boosts response speed, efficiency and customer satisfaction

WhatsApp-powered system provides instant replies and seamless service links

Major Instagram data leak: Is your account at risk?

Leaked Instagram data reportedly exposes usernames, emails, phone numbers, addresses

Meta denies Instagram data breach affecting 17.5m users, urges ignoring reset emails

‘Happy New Year’ WhatsApp text may steal your bank info

Happy New Year messages may hide malware, police warn

Cybercrime alert: Fraudulent New Year greetings circulating online

Dubai fines man Dh40,000 for online threats and insults

Court awards moral damages after online threats escalate between colleagues

Dubai court orders compensation for emotional distress caused by social media abuse.

UAE: Man acquitted for calling sister-in-law 'scorpion'

No trace, no proof: Appeal court clears man in WhatsApp status case

Case highlights challenges of proving online insult claims without solid technical evidence.

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