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Casablanca – A new class action lawsuit filed in California federal court is putting one of WhatsApp’s biggest promises under fresh scrutiny, with plaintiffs alleging that private messages may have been accessed by Meta employees and outside contractors despite years of assurances that chats are protected by end-to-end encryption. Filed by Brian Y. Shirazi and Nida Samson in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the case names Meta Platforms, WhatsApp LLC, Accenture PLC, and Accenture LLP as defendants. The proposed class would cover WhatsApp users nationwide who sent or received messages on the platform between April 5, 2016, and the present, with separate subclasses for users in California and Pennsylvania. At the heart of the complaint is WhatsApp’s long-running claim that “not even WhatsApp” can read users’ personal messages. The plaintiffs argue that this promise did not match what was allegedly happening behind the scenes, claiming the company intercepted, stored, accessed, and viewed private communications, while also allowing employees, contractors, and other third parties to do the same without users’ knowledge or consent. Read also: Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Copilot Terms Calling Chatbot ‘Entertainment Only’ The lawsuit points to whistleblower allegations that were reportedly shared with

The Delta State Police Command has uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime scheme involving a 17-year-old student who allegedly hacked into the WhatsApp accounts of prominent celebrities to solicit funds and distribute explicit materials. The suspect, whose identity remains withheld due to his age, was also found to be operating a “syndicate” within his school, where he allegedly sold pornographic content to his classmates. During an interactive session with popular comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke, also known as “I Go Save,” the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ugborikoko Division in Uvwie Local Government Area, Temi Agbede Zuokumor, disclosed that the teenager was apprehended during a routine check. According to the DPO, the investigation took a suspicious turn when the suspect’s mother attempted to shield him by claiming the mobile device found in his possession belonged to his sister. “The woman looked very modest, so I asked her if she was from Deeper Life. She said no. I then asked why her son took a phone to school, and she claimed it belonged to his sister,” Agbede Zuokumor stated. Following inconsistent statements from the mother, the police audited the device. The search revealed that the phone was used exclusively by the teenager and contained over

WhatsApp may be about to undergo one of the most significant changes in its history. Meta is testing a new system that will allow conversations using unique usernames, without exposing the phone number in all interactions. This new feature is being referred to as a possible “ghost mode” for the app and reinforces the company’s commitment to more privacy and convenience. According to recent reports on the testing versions, the username feature is in advanced development and is expected to gradually gain traction throughout 2026.  Currently, the phone number is still the basis of identity on WhatsApp. With the new proposal, this is starting to change. The idea is to allow each user to have a unique identifier, similar to what already happens on platforms like Instagram and Facebook. In practice, this paves the way for starting conversations and even calls without needing to directly disclose the personal number.  Phone number no longer the only entry point The main shift lies in the use of unique usernames. This system can reduce the exposure of the phone number in contacts with strangers, clients, event attendees, and professional relationships. The account registration remains linked to the number, but daily interaction tends to

On Thursday, Elon Musk once again targeted Meta Platforms, Inc.'s WhatsApp after reacting to allegations that the platform accessed private messages without user consent. Musk Questions WhatsApp "Can't trust WhatsApp," Musk wrote on X, sharing a report about a new class action against the instant messaging platform. Don't Miss: WhatsApp's official X handle responded to Musk's post, saying, "The claims in this lawsuit are categorically false and absurd." The platform added that it has relied on end-to-end encryption powered by the Signal protocol for years, ensuring that only the sender and recipient can access messages. The claims in this lawsuit are categorically false and absurd. WhatsApp has been end-to-end encrypted using the Signal protocol for a decade so your messages cannot be read by anyone other than the sender and recipient. — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) April 9, 2026 Trending: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your ‘Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing You Big Time Telegram's Pavel Durov Escalates Criticism Telegram founder Pavel Durov joined in alleging that the platform misleads users about its security, calling its encryption "the biggest consumer fraud in history." He further said, "Despite its claims, it reads users' messages and shares them with third parties," adding that Telegram

COLOMBO (News 1st); In today’s digital society, the public increasingly utilises social media platforms, and many incidents occurring in daily life are being recorded and shared online. Among these, it has been observed that the public often captures footage of reckless and dangerous driving on public roads and forwards it to the Sri Lanka Police.  By submitting video evidence of incidents such as speeding, unsafe overtaking, and other hazardous driving behaviours (including riding a vehicle on one wheel, driving without proper control, or dangerously crossing railway tracks), the Sri Lanka Police have been able to promptly apprehend a significant number of offenders and take legal action against them. The Sri Lanka Police extends its appreciation to the public for their cooperation in this regard.  To further strengthen and streamline this initiative, a dedicated WhatsApp number 070-4755600 has been introduced for the submission of videos related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. This number operates 24 hours a day under the close supervision of the deputy inspector general of police in charge of traffic control and road safety.  When such incidents are observed, the public is kindly requested to forward the relevant video footage to this WhatsApp number, along with details

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is urging Mark Zuckerberg to help stop immigration scams from proliferating on Meta’s platforms, marking the second time in recent weeks that a New York City prosecutor has sought to hold a social media company accountable for residents’ safety. Bragg wrote in a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Zuckerberg that “imposter accounts” pretending to offer legal services are increasingly using Facebook and WhatsApp to target unsuspecting victims and convince them to send money. The scammers often imitate real organizations and lawyers, even using their logos to create the appearance of credibility, the letter said. Victims have lost tens of thousands of dollars as a result of these scams, Bragg said. Meta’s terms of service for users prohibit conduct that is “unlawful, misleading, discriminatory or fraudulent,” but the DA argues the company is enabling “bad actors” to steal from vulnerable immigrants via its platforms. “Facebook specifically provides an option for reporting what it describes as ‘impersonating profiles,’” he wrote. “However, we have spoken with at least two institutional leaders of pro bono legal services organizations whose requests to remove false profiles were declined despite following this reporting protocol.” Bragg called on Meta to help crack down

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Social media users are warned to beware of imposter lawyers offering fake immigration legal services and stealing money from unsuspecting victims, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The fake attorneys on Facebook and WhatsApp pose as lawyers working for pro bono legal organizations and offer immigration services, Bragg said in an announcement on Friday. So far, victims have had “tens of thousands of dollars” taken from them in fraudulent transfers. Get ongoing crime and safety coverage on our homepage The impostors will pressure their victims into transferring upfront fees and tell them that all court appearances will be virtual, the DA warned. They’ll even claim to be moving along cases quickly, despite immigration proceedings usually being a lengthy process. “We are seeing a growing number of New Yorkers being scammed by fake attorneys on Meta’s platforms,” said Bragg. “We hope to collaborate to develop a comprehensive approach to protect Meta’s users from fraud.” More Local News The DA is now launching an awareness campaign and has sent a letter to Meta urging them to crack down on the accounts by adding a report option for law enforcement, suspending the accounts during investigations and ensuring

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With the gradual rollout of the WhatsApp Username feature, Meta is officially ending WhatsApp's decade-long reliance on phone numbers. In the past, your digits were your digital footprint on the app, and they were often seen by large groups or by professional contacts you didn't know.  WhatsApp will start using a handle-based identity system in April 2026. This will let users hide their phone numbers behind unique, customizable usernames. Meta's official reports say that this rollout is meant to make users safer and make it easier for people to find new friends and businesses.  The new version of WhatsApp makes it more like Telegram and Signal when it comes to privacy. It offers a "numberless" chat experience while keeping its end-to-end encryption. How does the WhatsApp Username feature work for users? The new system gives you a unique handle that you can use to identify yourself. Once you create a username, you can send it to someone else through a link or a search handle. This keeps your private phone number safe from the person who gets it. Privacy Aspect Phone Number Based (Old) Username Based (New) Contact Discovery Must save digits in phonebook Searchable via unique @handle Data Privacy