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For a long time you can use the stickers of WhatsApp and download them from a store where some “official” stores are offered, created by the application itself, in addition to those designed by the users. But it turns out that some packs are not universal, but are only available for certain countries. But there is a way to download more stickers from WhatsApp from other countries by means of a trick, which is to get a direct link. Many times these packages are adapted to local markets and those responsible for the app consider that it does not make sense to distribute them in other regions. But, either because you live in a country other than your origin, because we have many friends from other places or because you would simply like to have access to much more content, here we explain how to do it. It is also worth remembering that these are packs designed by the people in charge of the app, so the quality is extremely high and superior to what people normally use. The direct links to the WhatsApp stickers that are not available in the whole country has been compiled by WaBetaInfo. It is…

By: ENS Economic Bureau | New Delhi | April 18, 2021 2:05:22 am The new WhatsApp vulnerability can be used by attackers even if you have Two-Factor Authentication turned on. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned WhatsApp users in India of multiple vulnerabilities it detected in the instant messaging platform, which could lead to breach of sensitive user data and personal information. In a “high” severity rating advisory, the CERT-In said that the vulnerabilities had been detected in a certain versions of WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for both Android and iOS platform. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in WhatsApp applications which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system,” the advisory said. The vulnerabilities, CERT-In said, exist in WhatsApp due to a cache configuration issue and missing audio decoding pipeline, which could give hackers the potential to “ execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information on a targeted system”. To prevent the threat, the government’s cybersecurity agency has asked users to update their WhatsApp on Android and iOS to the latest versions. This is not the first time that CERT-In has issued a “high” severity rating advisory, warning…

Brazilian authorities were urged to act on WhatsApp's forthcoming privacy update, amid concerns over privacy rights and data protection.Consumer rights non-profit organization Idec has notified various governmental organizations, including the National Data Protection Authority, the National Consumer Secretariat and the Federal Prosecution Service with a request for joint action to prevent irregularities stemming from the changes, set to take effect from May 15. WhatsApp's new privacy policy update will allow Facebook to aggregate all of its users' data across all of its services. Introduced quietly to users through a prompt to accept the new terms late last year, the update caused uproar over the data the social networking giant could access, and, as a result, the company has delayed enforcing the new terms from the originally planned date of February 8 to mid-May. "It is essential that the Brazilian authorities press for clear answers and that the administrative procedures implemented respect the data protection rights of Brazilians", said the lawyer leading the digital rights program at Idec, Michel Roberto de Souza. Facebook-owned apps are the smartphone tools Brazilians use more often and for longer periods of time, according to a survey carried out by Brazilian technology news and research…

WhatsApp easy methods to schedule message: If you want to want a particular good friend with WhatsApp, we attempt to ship a message at 12 o’clock within the evening. For this one has to remain awake until late within the evening, which turns into very tough for many individuals. But immediately we’re going to inform you about such suggestions of WhatsApp, with the assistance of which it is possible for you to to schedule messages and there might be no have to get up until 12 within the evening. To schedule a message on WhatsApp, a separate message from the Google Play Store needs to be put in, which is called SKEDit. It is out there at no cost on Google Playstore. After this, signup needs to be performed. After this, you need to faucet on the WhatsApp possibility. However, it asks for some permission of your WhatsApp. After this, click on on Enable Accessibility after which faucet on Use service. After this, sort the title of the particular person to whom you wish to ship the schedule message and sort the message. After this, there might be an choice to set time. These options are coming in WhatsApp, click…

Building on its industry-leading digital initiatives for enhanced customer experience, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has launched a comprehensive range of sales and aftersales services on the messaging app – WhatsApp. Hero MotoCorp customers will now be able to avail a host of services from an easy-to interact menu-based chatbot that can be accessed 24*7 on the messaging platform.  Hero Motocorp is offering informative, transactional, and location services through this new initiative, with the objective of providing its new-age, digital-savvy customers a seamless and easy-access engagement. See Zee Business Live TV Streaming Below: Commenting on the new accessibility feature, Naveen Chauhan, Head – Sales & Aftersales, Hero MotoCorp, said that, “Hero MotoCorp is committed to providing the best-in-class solutions to our customers. Initiating WhatsApp support is in line with our objective to provide contactless and easily accessible sales & service options. With this new digital initiative, we hope to strengthen our connection with the customers and at the same time ensure hassle-free, timely, and effective solutions at their fingertips.” To access the feature, customers can scan the QR code available at all Hero MotoCorp customer touch-points or by calling +918367796950 from their mobile device. Once…

New Delhi: The Fact Check Unit of Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that a message circulating on WhatsApp enumerating several COVID-19 related inputs is falsely claiming to be a press release by the Ministry of Health. It clarified that the claims made in the message are fake, adding that no such press release has been issued by the Ministry of Health, The New Indian Express (TNIE) reported quoting ANI. Sharing a picture of the fake press release, PIB Fact Check from its official Twitter handle tweeted on Thursday, “A message circulating on WhatsApp enumerating several COVID-19 related inputs is #falsely claiming to be a press release put out by the Ministry of Health.#PIBFactCheck The claims made in the message are #Fake. No such Press Release has been issued by the @MoHFW_INDIA” According to PIB’s Fact Check Unit, the fake press release claimed, “The fears expressed earlier regarding the spread of COVID-19 in India for the last 3-4 weeks were finally confirmed today in the press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).” In order to check the spread of fake news on social media and following observations of the Supreme Court, PIB had set up…

WhatsApp is one of the most widely used online messaging application with millions of users from around the globe. This strong strength of users makes the company realize how dependent many people are on their messaging service and in return makes them work hard to improve the quality of app and its feature to provide a better experience to their audience as well as attract new users as well.Last Year in November, WhatsApp introduced feature which allowed users to send disappearing messages. The disappearing messages on groups or personal chats when sent and read by the user will soon disappear automatically making it unavailable to read after that, but now WhatsApp is planning to bring about changes in it as well. There is a news circulating around that WhatsApp will be adding support group members to have control over disappearing messages. Disappearing messages while currently are available in group chats but it is restricted to the admins only but according to news from WABetaInfo, things are changing now as WhatsApp will be introducing a testing for support for group members to disable/enable disappearing messages in the latest beta on Android version 2.21.8.7. This means that while participants did not have…

Heath Streak was found guilty of breaching 5 rules of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code related to betting.© AFP Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak was on Wednesday banned for eight years on corruption charges, the International Cricket Council announced, after being implicated for his dealings with a shadowy Indian gambler identified only as "Mr X". "Mr Streak chose to admit the charges and agreed the sanction with the ICC in lieu of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing," an ICC statement said. The Zimbabwe coach from 2016 to 2018, his ban extends until March, 2029. Streak, 47, was found guilty of breaching five rules of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code related to betting.He disclosed inside information in relation to matches in the 2018 Tri-Series involving Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the Zimbabwe v Afghanistan series in 2018, the IPL 2018 and the APL 2018, the statement revealed.He also "facilitated or attempted to facilitate" the introduction of four players including a national captain to a third party for inside information for betting purposes.He was also found guilty of obstructing the ICC's investigation, and failing to declare a "gift, payment, hospitality or other benefit" from passing on inside information.In the ICC's rap sheet Streak is…

WhatsApp (Pixabay) WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. In the past couple of weeks, reports have detailed the features that are expected to make it be available in the app soon. The list includes the ability to change app colours, larger media preview and Chat Threads among others. Now, word is that the company is making changes to its mention badge.According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is making tweaks to its mention badge. The blog site said that the Facebook-owned messaging app is enabling the feature that enables users to view a mention badge when they receive a mention in a message from a specific group. The blog site said that some people were already able to see a mention badge. And starting today WhatsApp is expanding the test to more users.Apart from that, the company has also changed the overall colour scheme of the mention-badge. As of now, the mention badge appears in grey while the name of the WhatsApp contact appears in Blue next to the badge when dark mode has been enabled. This, however, changes in the changes that the company is making to the feature. For starters, the badge…

State-owned BASIC Bank on Monday rolled out a WhatsApp-based banking service informing of account balance and last five transactions. Prof Dr Abul Hashem, chairman of the bank's board of directors, inaugurated the service after concluding a board meeting held virtually. Availing the service requires saving +8801713257414 in the app and sending a message for activation. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Some private commercial banks, including Dhaka Bank, City Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh, have already launched the service.