AP Misreports Taliban Internet Outage, Based on Unverified WhatsApp Message
On Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) withdrew a story that misrepresented Taliban officials who refuted claims about the intentional shutdown of internet access in Afghanistan. This incorrect report stemmed from WhatsApp messages that were mistakenly treated as authoritative statements from the Taliban without adequate verification. Reports indicate that Taliban officials cut fiber optic cables in […]
Advanced WhatsApp attack aims at iPhone users
Here’s how to navigate the WhatsApp crisis: WhatsApp is advising iPhone users to promptly update their messaging app due to sophisticated cyberattacks targeting certain individuals. According to the advisory, a vulnerability rated as CVE-2025-55177 could have facilitated attacks by triggering content processing from any URL on a targeted device. This, combined with another OS-level vulnerability […]
WhatsApp introduces safety feature following the removal of millions of scam accounts
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their online tactics, and WhatsApp is stepping up to combat this issue. During the first half of 2025, the app removed over 6.8 million accounts linked to a global fraud network, which included operations run by criminal organizations and forced labor camps in Southeast Asia. In addition to account […]
Meta prohibits millions of WhatsApp accounts connected to fraudulent activities
On Tuesday, Meta took action against 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to a financial fraud operation after victims reported being scammed. The company noted that many of these fraudulent activities are centered in criminal hubs located in Southeast Asia. “Using insights from our latest enforcement data, we were able to proactively identify and delete these […]
Russian legislators claim WhatsApp poses a security risk and ought to exit the nation.
A Russian lawmaker involved in regulating IT indicated on Friday that WhatsApp might need to prepare for a departure from the Russian market. He warned that messaging services could soon face restrictions. Anton Gorelkin, a representative from the Congressional Information Technology Committee, suggested that a state-supported app called Max could take over market space if […]
Wealthy individuals use WhatsApp groups to trade private jet seats.
Discounts for the Wealthy: The Private Jet Seat Exchange Even billionaires appreciate a good deal. A unique WhatsApp group, exclusively for the wealthy, facilitates buying and selling private jet seats on popular routes. These include journeys from New York to Palm Beach, Aspen to Southern California, and Texas to Cabo, among other sought-after destinations. Peter […]
University president’s personal email to friends about inappropriate WhatsApp messages: ‘I vow to improve.’
Columbia University President Issues Apology Over Controversial Texts The President of Columbia University has made a surprising apology, expressing regret over messages that hinted at removing Jewish board members and suggested the school should “quickly” recruit Arab board members. This issue surfaced during a House survey, which examined texts attributed to President Claire Shipman sent […]
WhatsApp users suggest leaving after Meta’s recent announcement
WhatsApp Stands Firm on Ads Amid User Concerns WhatsApp, which supports over 2.8 billion users monthly, has reaffirmed its decision not to handle advertising directly, despite some backlash from its extensive user base. This announcement comes after several contentious updates, like the introduction of AI buttons, which many users viewed as an overt advertising push […]
Israeli spyware company NSO instructed to compensate Meta and WhatsApp almost $170 million for hacking.
A federal judge in California has ordered the Israeli cyber intelligence firm NSO Group to pay Meta and WhatsApp nearly $170 million for hacking approximately 1,400 users of the messaging app. The company, known for its Pegasus surveillance tool, is set to pay $167,256,000 in punitive damages along with an additional $440,000 in compensation. This […]
‘Hello mom’ The straightforward WhatsApp text scam that is taking a toll on parents and friends | Scams
“Hey mom,” the first message starts. “I lost my phone.” It goes on with a sad tale: somehow, the sender can’t access their bank account either. Fortunately, friends often have theirs available to help. It was their device that revealed the message. They might also ask for help with rent or other urgent bills that […]