Meta says usernames improve privacy, but critics question whether its safeguards can prevent impersonation.

WhatsApp Lets You Reserve a Username, Making Your Phone Number More Private ...

This tactic relies on a simple weak point: trust. The malicious file is sent by someone you know, using their stolen account.

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, a major privacy feature designed to help you connect with new people without giving away your phone number.  Reserve your username now, before the feature launches ...

If fraudsters are already exploiting phone numbers, can restricting WhatsApp’s username move really protect users from abuse?

India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears New Delhi, India July 2, 2026 – 03:15 PM (UTC + 8) India ...

Meta said its WhatsApp username feature has multiple layers of defense against online scams. The Indian government has said ...

WhatsApp’s username feature has run into trouble in India, where officials are concerned about impersonation fraud and fake ...

WhatsApp says its upcoming username feature includes multiple safeguards to prevent scams, impersonation, and unwanted messages after users raised privacy concerns. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to ...

Samsung Messages stops working for US users this July. Here's the fastest way to move your texts and message history to Google Messages before the cutoff. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital ...