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by Usman Qureshi – Mon, April 5, 2021 WhatsApp completed its roll out of end-to-end encryption five years ago today, and since then, the company has securely delivered over 100 trillion messages to over 2 billion users (via Wired).  End-to-end encryption locks tech companies out of particularly sensitive information. With end-to-end encryption, even employees do not have the ability to access private messages. While the WhatsApp we see on our smartphones and desktops looks simple, the company says it’s the product of decades of investment. Watch the Latest Apple Technology News Below The end-to-end encryption WhatsApp uses automatically exchanges the “key” directly on the sender’s and recipient’s physical devices and nowhere else. Every single message has its own separate lock and key.  “Knowing that you can communicate confidentially beyond the sound of your voice matters. It makes it possible for doctors to see patients remotely, helps militaries protect operational secrets, supports people building businesses, and protects journalists bringing important information to light. It also makes it possible for us to have the most private conversations with the people we care about.” Given the stakes, governments should be demanding that all technology companies provide people with the strongest security possible.

By Carlos Fernandez de Lara (CNNMexico) – Do you want the people you talk to on WhatsApp not to receive the alert that you read their messages? So far there is no way to do it, but there is a fraudulent promise circulating on the web to remove these ads. Fraud groups have taken advantage of this event to send messages to users and obtain private information, according to the security firm ESE. The messages are spread on social networks with the legend “Enter your phone and deactivate the WhatsApp double check here” or “Learn how to remove the WhatsApp double check. Delete it now from your mobile ”. These messages contain a link that directs users to a website where they are asked for their cell phone number to receive a download code to disable notifications. By entering the number, the user subscribes to an SMS sending service. Read: Three messaging apps that don’t give you away like WhatsApp In this way, fraudsters can charge between 25 to 30 pesos for each message the user receives. “Some of these services send up to 25 messages a month,” the firm details. “These types of tricks are similar to those we…

On 24 March 2021, the Competition Commission of India passed an order that came as a shock to most Indian Competition Law enthusiasts. In a suo moto case, the Commission passed a 21-page order directing a probe into the recently updated WhatsApp privacy policy alleging it of abuse of dominance (copy of order available here). The Commission, inter alia, has recognised the competitive significance of 'non-price parameters of service like quality, customer service, innovation' etc, has taken note of the 'network effects of data', and has alleged WhatsApp of abusing its dominance by trying to impose 'unfair terms and conditions upon the users' in violation of the provisions of the Competition Act. For competition authorities across the globe, privacy has been the elephant in the room since 2012, when the European Commission started recognising the network effects of data on digital platform markets. Since then, various competition authorities have come forward to recognise data privacy as an integral part of market competition on various occasions. It hasn't been easy, though. Data privacy comes under the jurisdiction of privacy officials, and hence competition authorities have often been reluctant of crossing the boundaries of competition law and stepping into the regulatory jurisdiction…

In the light of controversial privacy policy of WhatsApp, people have started finding alternatives and also are resorting to other apps. Rival of Whatsapp, Signal is lauded by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is getting being received well by people. Signal Emerged As World’s Fastest Growing Messenger App Due to this, the original announced date by WhatsApp to accept the privacy policy is not only being delayed, but now more than ever more and more people are moving to Signal. Both in terms of downloads as well as monthly active users in the first quarter of the year, Signal has become the fastest growing app worldwide. Telegram is yet another app which is being extensively worldwide as an alternate to WhatsApp.  The feature-rich app may not be as simple to use as WhatsApp but is useful in more ways than one. According to the downloads as per the report, it stands at number 3 in the world. As far as its MAUs (Monthly active users) are concerned, it is at 2nd number globally as it has more monthly active users than Telegram. The tipping point has definitely been the WhatsApp privacy policy. Privacy and the stance of WhatsApp with its privacy policy…

Since the day marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is also known as Resurrection Sunday or Easter Sunday. Updated: Apr 3, 2021, 05:28 PM IST Easter is one of the most important days for Christians across the world as it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he was crucified on Good Friday. This year Easter will be observed on April 4 (Sunday). Since the day marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is also known as Resurrection Sunday or Easter Sunday. It is part of the Holy Week that also includes Maundy Thursday, when Jesus took the Last Supper. Happy Easter messages, quotes and wishes you ca send to your loved ones:  A simple “Happy Easter” wish can be a great option, especially when the card itself has already said a lot or when keeping it short simply feels right for your relationship with your recipient.“Happy Easter and God bless.”“Happy, happy Easter to you!”“Hoping your Easter is extra bright and happy this year.”“Wishing you sunshine, good times and a very happy Easter!”“Happy Easter to the whole family! I hope it’s a fun one for all of you.”“Just wanted to say a warm springtime hello and wish you a…

Now, as Easter Day is right at the doorstep, we are bringing some wishes, quotes, messages that you can share with your friends and family on this auspicious day: Publish Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:42 PM IST New Delhi| Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Easter is one of the most auspicious festivals of Christians that is observed on the first Sunday of April. This year, Easter Day will be celebrated on April 4. This day is also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday. On this day, people enjoy lunch and dinner with friends and family. Now, as Easter Day is right at the doorstep, we are bringing some wishes, quotes, messages that you can share with your friends and family on this auspicious day: Easter Day Wishes: *Wishing you all the love and happiness that only Easter can bring. Have a joyous celebration with your family! *Hoping your Easter is full of the sweetest things in life! *During this hopeful time of year, I wish you and yours the best this Easter. *Wishing you nothing but smiles, sunshine, and lots of sweet treats this Easter day. *May your basket be filled to the brim with sweet treats this year.You're such a…

WhatsApp tricks that they will change our lives? Sounds exaggerated? Not really. Considering that it is one of the apps we use the most on a daily basis, and that for many it is the only app they use on their phones, it can definitely make a big difference in their day to day. WhatsApp It is, after all, the world’s most popular instant messaging app, with 2 billion monthly active users, according to data released in February 2021. That is why learning tricks to use better WhatsApp It is interesting and very useful for those who live within the app, and these are, for us, the three most useful and interesting. Use WhatsApp as your notepad Yes, it is an instant messaging app to chat with other people, but this WhatsApp trick will help you turn it into your own notepad. To achieve this, it can be done in two ways. The first is by writing in the chat of a person who has blocked you. But better than that is writing to yourself. Just remember to add your own phone among your contacts and create a new chat looking for your name. As long as you don’t delete…

Nigerian Army has removed the Abuja Bureau Chief of News Central TV Amadin Uyi from a WhatsApp group after the journalist asked questions about military spending. News Central TV said Uyi was removed from the Department of Army Public Relations (DAPR) Whatsapp platform, which is “operated by the DAPR Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, assisted by spokespersons in the army divisions.” Yerima is the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army. A screenshot shared by News Central TV showed that Uyi asked the DAPR to explain in detail how the army has spent over two trillion naira in the fight against insurgency from 2015 to date. “The COAS conference has posed many questions that need answers… The Chief of Army Staff says he will work towards addressing logistics challenges; this is really shocking, considering the fact that about 2.6 trillion naira has been spent between 2015 and 2019. We really want to know what he really meant by this statement,” Uyi asked on the army WhatsApp group. “He also said he has given the directive that more weapons be procured; the question is, with 2.6 trillion naira spent in 4 years, does it mean that funds were not enough to buy enough weapons?”…

The Junta de Andalucía had to face a situation that has been repeated countless times during the pandemic: the hoaxes on WhatsApp that alter the order. 2,000 older adults were scheduled to obtain the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Los Bermejales during Holy Thursday. However, a false news that was spread through WhatsApp caused many more people to attend than expected. According to the information of the aforementioned body, between 4,000 and 5,000 additional people they were presented to the sports center of the Sports Activities Service of the University of Seville. Those who were not cited arrived because, according to the information they received through WhatsApp, it was possible to obtain the vaccine without an appointment. Obviously, it was not possible to attend them because they did not comply with the official protocol. The biggest problem, however, is that the people named were also harmed by the WhatsApp hoax. Hundreds of them had to wait in the endless line of people despite having an appointment. In addition, the great agglomeration gave rise to moments of confusion and tension; Some were upset at not making their appointment effective, while the more than 4,000 deceived found out about the…

Interactive platform to elicit suggestions File photo for representation.   Interactive platform to elicit suggestions Widely perceived to have ceded ground to its opponents on the social media till recently, the Congress-led United Democratic Front seems to have come with a winner, albeit belatedly for the forthcoming Assembly election, going by the response to its WhatsApp-based interactive platform to reach out to the electorate and elicit suggestions from them.A brainchild of the All India Professionals' Congress (AIPC) and backed by Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala and Shashi Tharoor, MP, the platform evoked such a great response within a short span of time since its launch on Thursday so much so that its server in Karnataka was in danger of crashing.“It was designed and customised in a month by a software company that has already been using its basic version for business development. We went for it as there was no simpler way to reach out to the public. Plans are now afoot to use it beyond the State Assembly elections with an impressed All India Congress Committee exploring the scope for adapting it nationally,” said Anand Mohanraj, Pathanamthitta district president of the AIPC, who has been tirelessly working on…