Russia Pushes National Messenger as Alternative to WhatsApp Moscow — Russia is stepping up efforts to promote a homegrown messaging app as tensions with Western companies continue to escalate. Officials argue that domestic platforms offer greater security, reliability, and alignment with national interests. State media has begun presenting the app as a patriotic choice, while […]
Senate Committee Warns of Rising WhatsApp and Call Center Frauds in Pakistan Islamabad – During a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, officials from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) highlighted a sharp rise in financial fraud targeting ordinary citizens. The NCCIA revealed that WhatsApp […]
WhatsApp Testing ‘Close Friends’ Status Feature for iOS Users WhatsApp is set to introduce a new feature called “Close Friends’ Status Updates”, currently being tested on iOS devices. The update is expected to be officially announced in the coming weeks. According to reports, the feature will allow users to create a private list of selected […]
WhatsApp Tests Voicemail-Style Feature for Android Beta Users WhatsApp is testing a new voicemail-like feature for select Android beta users, aimed at making it easier to follow up on missed calls. Currently available in version 2.25.23.21, the feature allows users to quickly send a voice message straight from the call screen. How It Works If […]
Surge in Online Job Scams, Extortion via Messaging Apps Alarms Cyber Authorities in Pakistan ISLAMABAD – Authorities have issued a stark warning over a growing wave of cybercrimes involving fake freelance job offers, online extortion, and honey traps circulating through popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. According to an official advisory, scammers are […]
According to the PTA, fraudulent WhatsApp messages containing suspicious links are being circulated, often warning users that their accounts will be suspended due to policy violations. These deceptive messages urge users to click on fake links under the guise of “security verification.” The PTA noted that such messages are being sent from both local and […]
The notice said the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.” The memo, from the chief administrative officer, recommended using other messaging apps, including Microsoft Corp’s […]
Cybercriminals are attempting to deceive users into sharing personal information through fraudulent methods, the advisory read It added that the hackers trick users using fake links and counterfeit verification codes. Hacked accounts may be exploited to spread misinformation, commit fraud, or gain unauthorized access to private photos and contact lists. Additionally, the NCERT advisory read […]
As per details, the Controller of Matriculation Examinations Karachi, Zaheeruddin Bhutto, has issued a stern warning to candidates, advising them to refrain from joining WhatsApp groups during the examination period. He stated that action would be taken against those circulating examination papers on social media platforms, including WhatsApp groups. The authorities have decided to involve […]
According to recent reports, the Meta-owned messaging platform has introduced this feature in the latest beta version for Android. This feature will allow users to design and customize AI-driven chatbots directly within the application. It appears that WhatsApp is incorporating this feature from Instagram’s area to enhance the overall user experience. With this addition, users […]
