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Is there a security backdoor in WhatsApp? Researcher reveals alleged encryption bug
WhatsApp end-to-end encryption protocols called into question by crypto expert.
WhatsApp might stop working for older Android, iPhones and Windows devices
WhatsApp has extended support for some devices until 30 June, 2017.
Facebook accused of misleading EU over WhatsApp takeover details
The company faces a fine if guilty of supplying 'incorrect or misleading' information to Brussels in 2014.
HMP Nottingham: Prison officers organised WhatsApp 'fight club' with Muslim inmates
Suspension of officers come after recent inspection found high levels of force by staff and evidence of collusion.
Email is broken: If you really want to beat hackers, use WhatsApp or Signal
Cloudflare engineer says there's no point encrypting emails with PGP – if you want security, use an app.
WhatsApp and Skype to come under new stricter EU security rules - report
A draft document details how the services may face more stringent rules on handling user data.
Isis warn supporters against using WhatsApp to avoid being targeted by US bombs
Islamic State has grown increasingly paranoid as senior commanders are killed.
Facebook suspends WhatsApp user data sharing across Europe after criticism from EU privacy watchdogs
The social media giant hopes to continue discussions with the Information Commissioner's Office.
WhatsApp finally launches video calling for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone devices
WhatsApp now takes on rivals such as Facebook Messenger, Skype and FaceTime.
WhatsApp enables two-step verification feature but in beta version
Latest WhatsApp beta for Android adds ability to play audio messages in the background.
WhatsApp finally gives users the gift of GIFs — here's how to create and send them
The long-awaited feature is finally rolled out and we've got a GIF guide to using them.
Facebook told it doesn't have permission to collect data on WhatsApp users in the UK
Data privacy watchdog says users should be given more control over how their information is used.
WhatsApp users targeted in Sainsbury's voucher scam - here's how to avoid it
Too-good-to-be-true offer is in fact a phishing scam designed to steal your info and spread malware.
WhatsApp rolls out video calling feature for Android devices on beta mode
The feature may roll out on all Android devices soon.
WhatsApp will now let you doodle on photos and videos just like Snapchat
The feature is rolling out to all Android devices and will soon hit iOS users.
Facebook to appeal against Germany's order to stop WhatsApp user data collection
German privacy regulator has also ordered Facebook to delete all data it had already received from WhatsApp.
WhatsApp may be developing a passcode protection feature for enhanced security
The feature seems to be currently in testing mode.
Philandering priest hangs himself after sending his penis pictures to church WhatsApp group
The picture caption said "Wife is away, it's all yours tonight".
Twitter Direct Messages to come with read receipt, but there is a way to disable them
Twitter also announced that DMs would come with typing indicators and web link previews.
Whatsapp and Facebook data sharing plan investigated by UK Information Commissioner
'The changes Whatsapp and Facebook are making will affect a lot of people,' the privacy watchdog said.
Mark Zuckerberg doesn't care about your holiday snaps - Facebook is there to make money
It was inevitable when Facebook bought WhatsApp for $16bn that they would share data.
WhatsApp is giving Facebook your phone number for targeted ads
Policy change comes two years after WhatsApp said its acquisition by Facebook wouldn't affect user privacy.
Iran: Hundreds of social media users to face trial for carrying out 'immoral activities'
Media censorship has led to many Iranians turning to weblogging in search of political news.
Identities of Turkey coup plotters exposed by 'amateur' messaging app
Turkish intelligence cracked the encryption of the application earlier this year.
Encrypted chat service GhostMail closes as 'world has changed for the worse'
'Simply not worth the risk' of secure services getting into the wrong hands.
Russia now collecting encryption keys to decode information from Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram
Russia's Federal Security Service says it now has a method to collect encryption keys to spy on users' data.
If you get caught using a VPN in the UAE, you will face fines of up to $545,000
UAE has introduced a federal law banning the use of VPNs to try to avoid paying for expensive VOIP services.
Isis-inspired terror suspects who planned attacks during Rio Olympics were 'baptised' online
The 'disorganised cell' planned to secure weapons and carry out terror attacks in Brazil and abroad.
Brazil chief justice orders WhatsApp restored after nationwide blackout of service
Brazil's chief justice cites freedom of speech and communication to order restoration of WhatsApp services.
Christian man sought by police in Pakistan for blasphemy after 'insulting Muhammad' on WhatsApp
Nadeem Masihm is alleged to have sent his friend a derogatory WhatsApp poem about the Prophet.