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Will tech-driven risks be the most likely cause of compliance issues for firms in the next year?
By Ben Parker published
We’re living in a world of relentless uncertainty. For compliance teams, this uncertainty normally only means one thing - risk

WhatsApp will now let big businesses voice call you directly, also adds more AI agents
By Craig Hale published
Businesses can now communicate with customers via WhatsApp voice calls, video calls and voice notes, plus more AI agents have landed.

Mark Zuckerberg goes all-in on AI and might even beat Sam Altman and OpenAI to superintelligence
By Graham Barlow published
Meta launches new superintelligence division, as Mark Zuckerberg heats up the AI arms race with Sam Altman.

Meta hits back after US House staffers banned from using WhatsApp over security fears
By Craig Hale published
US Congress workers are to be asked to remove WhatsApp from all government-issued devices, and Meta isn't happy.

Iran is discouraging its people from using free VPNs
By Chiara Castro published
As the internet gets restricted, VPN demand has soared across the country since June 13.

Iran encourages citizens to use a messaging app previously flagged as a state surveillance tool
By Chiara Castro published
Iran-developed application, Bale Messenger was found to lack end-to-end encryption and share users' sensitive data with the app server. Experts warn against their use.

WhatsApp ads are here – but can you trust that your messages will stay private?
By Chiara Castro last updated
Meta is introducing WhatsApp ads on a rolling basis. Privacy experts have raise the alarm regarding the future of the service, despite WhatsApp's assurance that end-to-end encryption remains.

Iranians asked to delete WhatsApp as internet restrictions intensify
By Chiara Castro published
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