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The company is suing various Asian developers WhatsApp has been in a race to keep up with Telegram by matching old features and putting out new ones. Among the features currently under development on the widely-used messaging app is the ability to block users from taking screenshots of self-destructing images and videos. But parent company Meta may have some bigger privacy concerns on its plate, based on a lawsuit it has filed against a handful of firms that have developed unofficial WhatsApp clients on Android that were reportedly harvesting sensitive user data. Around a million WhatsApp users may have compromised their accounts using these unofficial apps since May, BleepingComputer reports. The lawsuit filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California names Hong Kong-based Rockey Tech HK Ltd., Beijing Luokai Technology Co. Ltd. from China, and ChitChat Technology Ltd., headquartered in Taiwan. Meta alleges that these companies collectively market their apps under names like "HeyMods," "Highlight Mobi," and "HeyWhatsApp," with the purpose of luring in WhatsApp users with claims of advanced platform features, then hijacking their accounts to siphon their data and spam contacts with messages. Some of the other malicious apps identified by Meta include "AppUpdater…

New Delhi: Instant messaging and calling service WhatsApp premium subscription service has not officially launched yet; however it is now available for beta users.According to GSM Arena, this means that only the WhatsApp beta program members can access the Premium menu, where all the extra features reside.As per WABetainfo, the premium subscription will be tailored towards businesses, which means that most of the paid features aren't going to be particularly useful for the average user.Reportedly, the premium account gives users a customizable contact link to their WhatsApp, which can be changed once every three months.It is supposed to be an easier way for customers to find a certain business instead of typing in a phone number. Telegram has a similar feature where users can share a direct contact link with others.The paid version of the app will also allow up to 10 devices simultaneously connected to the same account. This way, employees can connect and manage the business account. Lastly, users can make a video call with up to 32 participants.Since the functionality is still in beta, WhatsApp hasn't come forward with an official statement or announcement, so the pricing or the launch date of the new subscription service is…

Police were called after family members and A-list pals of the former Spice Girl were contacted by scammers asking for cryptocurrency donations towards a fake charity projectMel's family and friends became suspicious when scammers asked for cryptocurrency (Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)Mel B has told of feeling “violated” after fraudsters used her charity reputation to ­target pals on WhatsApp. The former Spice Girl called in police after ­messages were sent using her name, trying to lure her family and friends – including other celebrities – into a cryptocurrency scam. Mel, 47, was horrified when a string of A-list contacts began messaging her about a “charity project” they believed she was working on. They had been sent messages which appeared to be from Mel’s account, encouraging them to make donations to a new project to “help African children dying of thirst”. It asked them to make their donations on the controversial cryptocurrency platform Binance – and even promised the chance to buy Bitcoin at a special low rate in return for their support. A source close to the star told the Sunday People : “Mel knew nothing of it and called in police straight away. She feels really violated and angry that…

WhatsApp is already beginning to test some of the functions that it plans to implement with its premium subscription. A proposal designed for companies that bet on WhatsApp Business. While many details about the WhatsApp Premium proposal are still missing, this gives us a preview of what we could see in the near future. What’s new in WhatsApp Premium As mentioned in WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is already testing some of the features that it plans to offer to companies under its paid subscription. Functions that will enhance the dynamics offered by WhatsApp Business. For example, one of the functions that can already be seen in the beta of the app is the possibility of creating a personalized link. So instead of sharing a forgettable link with customers, businesses will be able to create a link with the company name, in the form wa.me/. This link can be changed every 90 days, so if they see that the link does not have the expected result, the company can try a different one. However, there is one detail to keep in mind: the link will only be valid as long as the company maintains the subscription. If you choose to…

Illustration showing screenshots blocked on WhatsApp. — 9to5MacWhatsApp is testing one of its most-awaited features for users till date. The instant-messaging platform's feature will obstruct users from taking screenshots or recording any media sent on one view.According to WABetaInfo, a news portal reporting newest updates and latest releases by WhatsApp, some beta testers will witness the feature. The previous year, the application introduced an option where any image could be sent to "View Once" allowing the image to disappear after being opened, which is similar to Instagram and Snapchat. However, unlike WhatsApp, these apps notify senders if the receiver screenshots their media.Developing the platform's privacy features, it now wants to "block" users from recording WhatsApp media sent on one view.The latest release is found on TestFlight for some iPhone users running WhatsApp beta 22.21.0.71 (build 405622068) where they will be not able to screenshot content sent with the “View Once” option. Screengrab by WABetaInfoIf a user tries to take a screenshot, WhatsApp will show a pop-up saying “blocked for added privacy". The new privacy option cannot be disabled.It is unknown when the platform will release the feature to the public.

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By Bonnie Eslinger (October 6, 2022, 4:58 PM EDT) -- Meta sued three companies based in China and Taiwan, accusing them in California federal court of misleading more than a million users of its social media subsidiary WhatsApp into connecting to third-party "unofficial" applications containing malware.... Stay ahead of the curve In the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what’s happening with clients, competitors, practice areas, and industries. Law360 provides the intelligence you need to remain an expert and beat the competition. Access to case data within articles (numbers, filings, courts, nature of suit, and more.) Access to attached documents such as briefs, petitions, complaints, decisions, motions, etc. Create custom alerts for specific article and case topics and so much more! TRY LAW360 FREE FOR SEVEN DAYS

Image Credit: AP New Delhi: Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Thursday once again claimed that hackers could have full access to everything on the phones of WhatsApp users. In a post on Telegram, he said that there was a security issue disclosed by WhatsApp itself last week. "All a hacker had to do to control your phone was send you a malicious video or start a video call with you on WhatsApp," he warned users. "A WhatsApp security issue exactly like this one was discovered in 2018, then another in 2019 and yet another one in 2020 (tap each year's link to see the corresponding vulnerability). And yes, in 2017 before that. Prior to 2016, WhatsApp didn't have encryption at all," said Durov who has slammed WhatsApp several time in the past. In November 2019, Durov issued a warning to users of WhatsApp, asking them to delete the app from their smartphones to prevent their messages and photos from being leaked. Last year, Durov said that the new WhatsApp terms ask users to feed all their private data to Facebook. This time, he said that he is not pushing people to switch to Telegram. "With over 700 million active users…

Nigeria’s advertising regulator is suing Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – as well its local affiliate for 30bn naira (about $70m; £60m).It says both Meta and its Lagos-based agent AT3 Resources Limited should pay up because they failed to get adverts on the social media platforms vetted by government before publishing.Meta and AT3 Resources Limited have yet to comment on the lawsuit filed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (Arcon).In previous social media crackdowns, Nigeria banned the micro-blogging service Twitter for seven months until it agreed to a number of conditions.And as of this month, no foreign models are allowed to be commissioned in Nigerian adverts after the government intervened to “protect local talent”.

Happy Dussehra, Vijayadashami 2022 wishes today: One of the most awaited festivals, Dussehra or Vijayadashami is here and preparations are in full swing. Almost after 2 years of the covid-19 pandemic, this time the festival of Navratri and Durga Puja is being celebrated in full glory. Therefore, Dussehra will be marked will enthusiasm among devotees.  The 9-day-long festival of Sharad Navratri ends with Dussehra or Vijayadashami and celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is also the time to recall the inspiring valour of Lord Rama and Goddess Durga. In separate legends, Ravana was killed by lord Rama and the demon Mahishasura was annihilated by the divine forces of goddess Durga to remind mankind that truth and goodness alone shall prevail. Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated with utmost devotion, reminding people that good is invincible and that evil will cease to exist. If you are away from your loved ones this festival, don't be sad and send these WhatsApp, Facebook or text messages on Dussehra: 1. No matter how powerful evil may seem, it will one day crumble under its own weight. No matter how dim it may be, the light of truth will always prevail. Happy Dussehra! 2.…