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WhatsApp’s latest beta lets you set up a username, so you don’t have to share your phone number
By James Rogerson Published
WhatsApp's latest beta just took a major step forward on the privacy front, but only for select users.

WhatsApp gets long-awaited CarPlay upgrade that boosts in-car voice calls
By Alex Blake Published
WhatsApp’s latest update brings native CarPlay support and no longer relies on Siri for voice calls.

New WhatsApp malware campaign uses renamed Windows tools to evade detection
By Efosa Udinmwen Published
Microsoft warns WhatsApp users that VBS malware uses cloud services and renamed tools to gain persistent, hidden control over systems.

WhatsApp is getting a native CarPlay app — and you can grab the beta version now
By James Rogerson Published
There's now a beta version of WhatsApp for CarPlay, giving you access to most of WhatsApp's core features.

Signal is being targeted by Russian hackers in a huge new phishing campaign, FBI says
By Sead Fadilpašić Published
The campaign is allegedly already a success, as Russians access people's devices.

Garmin has worked with Meta to add WhatsApp integration to 'select' watches
By Matt Evans Published
Garmin continues to move from training tool to 'proper' smartwatch with a new WhatsApp integration.

Russian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp, Signal accounts in 'large-scale global' hacking campaign
By Sead Fadilpašić Published
Dutch intelligence says major social engineering campaign is underway and is apparently already reaping rewards.

WhatsApp officially names Mullvad and Amnezia VPN as go-to tools for bypassing censorship
By Rene Millman Published
WhatsApp has published tips on how to evade restrictions on its service with a VPN, specifically mentioning Mullvad and Amnezia as "well-regarded" providers.
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