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Jan. 9, 2023Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 5:30 p.m. The logo of the Israeli NSO Group company is shown on a building where they had offices in Herzliya, Israel, on Aug. 25, 2016.Daniella Cheslow, STR / AP The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for a lawsuit in Bay Area federal court accusing the Israeli spyware company NSO Group of illicitly providing software to foreign governments to gather information on dissidents and journalists. The suit was filed in 2019 by the WhatsApp messaging system and its parent company, Facebook, which said governments had used WhatsApp to install NSO malware on about 1,400 mobile units in different nations. NSO’s Pegasus software extracts information from virtually any mobile device, allowing the user to take screenshots and intercept messages from others. In 2021, multiple media organizations reported that foreign governments had used Pegasus to track messages of more than 50,000 people in the U.S. and other nations since 2016, including political activists and more than 180 journalists, as well as religious leaders and government officials. NSO argued that the suit should be dismissed because its relationship to Israel’s government entitled the company to “sovereign immunity,” which shields foreign governments and companies they own from most

The Meta-owned firm also stated in its blog post that connecting via a proxy will maintain the “high level of privacy and security” that is provided to other users.  As some of you may have already noticed on your WhatsApp, Meta introduced a new feature on 5th January 2022, allowing all WhatsApp users to connect to the messaging app using a proxy and bypass censorship in the countries. This feature is specifically meant to help people maintain access to WhatsApp even if they are living in a repressive regime where internet shutdowns are common. Using a proxy would enable them to connect to WhatsApp through servers set up by volunteers and organizations around the world. To this end, the company also linked a guide designed to help users set up their own proxy servers. They also compiled a separate guide to show how users can connect to existing proxies. Proxy server providers and virtual private networks (VPNs) have long aided people living in areas of state-sponsored internet control. (VPNs and proxy servers both protect your IP address but only VPNs hide your online activity using encryption.)  These proxies can be used on both Android and iOS devices. Here’s how to

San Francisco: Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new ‘Report status update’ feature on Android beta. The new feature will allow users to report status updates that might violate the platform’s Terms of Service, in addition to the already available feature to report messages, reports WABetaInfo. A report button will be available within the status options. If users report a status update, that content will be sent to the moderation team for review to check if it violates the platform’s Terms of Service. However, this feature does not compromise end-to-end encryption. Nobody, not even WhatsApp, Meta and any proxy provider, can see the content of users’ messages and listen to their private calls, but it is important for the company to bring a report option to keep the platform and users safe, the report said. Meanwhile, last week, it was reported that the messaging platform was working on a new feature called ‘Chat Transfer’, which would allow users to transfer their data from one Android device to another using a local network. Subscribe us on

WhatsApp announces new proxy service to sidestep Iranian censorshipMeta’s secure messaging service, WhatsApp, has announced a new proxy service to get around recent censorship from countries such as Iran. This is a significant departure for the company, which had previously declared it would not support proxy use. Iran blocked access to WhatsApp last September following the outbreak of ongoing protests against the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a 27-year-old woman who had been arrested for wearing “unsuitable attire” a week before. “Our wish for 2023 is that these internet shutdowns never occur,” WhatsApp said in a recent blog post. “Disruptions like we’ve seen in Iran for months on end deny people’s human rights and cut people off from receiving urgent help. Though in case these shutdowns continue, we hope this solution helps people wherever there is a need for secure and reliable communication.” Users wishing to use a proxy will still need to search for one to use online, but once one is found, setting it up is pretty simple. Just go to Settings (in the Chats tab on Android), click on Storage and Data > Proxy. Then tap on Use Proxy, then Set Proxy, and tap on Save.

Reported By:| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA Web Desk |Updated: Jan 08, 2023, 06:06 AM ISTWhatsApp users might be able to transfer data between devices via QR codes in the near future. WeBetaInfo reported that this new feature will make it easier for users to transfer their chat history to a new Android phone without backing up chats and media on Google Drive.  The impending capability of data transfer via a QR code will streamline and speed up the migration procedure. According to the source, the feature is currently under development. There is no information available regarding the release date of the feature. (Also Read: On cam: Suspected cylinder blast in Delhi's Sadar Bazar, 1 dead and 3 injured) Here’s how you can use this new WhatsApp feature: WeBetaInfo reports that the data migration process begins by downloading WhatsApp on an Android phone. Users to scan the QR code on their new smartphone from their old phone.  The instant messaging service launched proxy support earlier this week for all of its users. Users will be able to connect to WhatsApp through servers put up by volunteers and organisations all across the world thanks to this new feature. In circumstances

The CBI has provided WhatsApp chat and emails retrieved from the phone of Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu, aka Sippy Sidhu, and relied upon by the investigating agency in the charge sheet, to Kalyani Singh, who is accused of the advocate’s murder. - File photo Tribune News Service Ramkrishan UpadhyayChandigarh, January 7The CBI has provided WhatsApp chat and emails retrieved from the phone of Sukhmanpreet Singh Sidhu, aka Sippy Sidhu, and relied upon by the investigating agency in the charge sheet, to Kalyani Singh, who is accused of the advocate’s murder.The chats and emails include communication Sippy had with various persons, including Kalyani and his another female friend.The data was given by the CBI in pursuance of an order passed by Special Judicial Magistrate, CBI, Chandigarh, on December 16 last year.Kalyani Singh, in the her application filed under Section 207 of the CrPC, had urged the court to issue directions to the CBI to provide all documents relied upon or not in the report filed under Section 173(8) of the CrPC.CBI ASP Ravinder Kush and Rajesh Kumar, Assistant Programmer, were present in court for compliance of the order.Meanwhile, the accused has filed another application before the court for issuing a direction to

Share the Vibes A+ A- WhatsApp will allow users to connect to the messaging app via proxy servers for the first time to allow users to stay online without the internet, said the Daily Record (UK). As per the reports, the messaging service, which is owned by Meta, will allow people to use the app even when an internet shutdown or block is in place. According to the company, which also owns Facebook and Instagram, the decision was in response to internet shutdowns seen in countries such as Iran in recent months, which the company said “deny people’s human rights and cut people off from receiving urgent help”. A new feature within WhatsApp’s settings will allow users to enter the name of a proxy server and use it to connect to the internet, it was reported by the British Daily Mail. It will still allow messages to be protected by using the same end-to-end encryption – which means only people who can read a given email or file are the sender and the intended recipient Proxy servers work as alternative gateways between a user and the internet when traditional connection methods and servers have been shut down or cut off 

IT Pro is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe newest version of the communication platform offers a new way to bypass state-imposed internet limitations, but concerns remain over IP visibilityWhatsApp has announced new support for proxy server connectivity, allowing its users to retain access to the messaging service in areas with state-controlled internet.The firm stated that the update was driven by a concern for users that are being cut off from the outside world by government internet restrictions, and will shield users from communications blackouts.The Iranian government has restricted access to Meta platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram in recent months, and engaged in a shutdown of internet services as human rights protests have escalated across the country.Proxy servers work by acting as an intermediary between a user and the internet-hosted service that's trying to be accessed. In cases where states limit or outright block access to WhatsApp, users will be able to connect to a proxy server that's separated from WhatsApp which then acts as a bridge to access the communications platform, bypassing state-imposed blocks.“Our wish for 2023 is that these internet shutdowns never occur,” said WhatsApp.“Disruptions

WhatsApp has launched a proxy support feature in a bid to provide continued connectivity if its services are blocked or disrupted. While introducing the new feature, the company said that it has “put power into people’s hands” in the event of an internet shutdown like the one that happened in Iran recently. Implementing a proxy service enables connectivity to WhatsApp through servers set up by volunteers and organisations around the world. What's more, WhatsApp is encouraging its users to help establish proxy servers in regions that are facing internet scrutiny and blockades. We continue to fight for your right to communicate freely and privately. Now, when connecting to WhatsApp directly is not possible, you can stay connected around the world through a server set up by volunteers and organizations dedicated to helping others communicate freely. — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) January 5, 2023 Secure and reliable communication In a blogpost, WhatsApp said: “Our wish for 2023 is that these internet shutdowns never occur. “Disruptions like we’ve seen in Iran for months on end deny people’s human rights and cut people off from receiving urgent help. “Though in case these shutdowns continue, we hope this solution helps people wherever there is a need for secure and

WhatsApp is certainly one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, and it’s available in a lot of different countries. However, the app is blocked in some regions due to local internet censorship. But Meta now wants to challenge these restrictions, as the company announced that users will soon be able to connect to WhatsApp through a proxy server. WhatsApp now works with proxy servers As detailed by WhatsApp in a blog post, the messaging app will now support proxy servers. For those unfamiliar, a proxy works as a third layer between the user and the internet. It can be used to ensure better security and privacy when browsing the web. But for WhatsApp, proxy server support will allow users to connect to the platform even in countries where WhatsApp is blocked. The company says there will be servers set up by volunteers and organizations “dedicated to helping others communicate freely.” WhatsApp also highlights that messages sent through a proxy server will remain end-to-end encrypted. Connecting via proxy maintains the high level of privacy and security that WhatsApp provides. Your personal messages will still be protected by end-to-end encryption — ensuring they stay between you and the person