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WhatsApp-rival Line prices IPO at the top of its range, could raise up to $1.3bn
Line's messaging app has 218 million monthly active users.
Decline in Isis social media traffic due to messages sent by US government in Arabic
Isis' Twitter traffic down by 45% in two years as the US enlists help of tech companies.
Isis selling Yazidi sex slaves on Telegram and WhatsApp
Girls as young as 12 are being held as sex slaves and anyone who attempts to flee is killed.
Android malware masquerading as WhatsApp, Uber and others in Google Play Store targets users in Europe
The malware enables hackers to steal user information via an SMS phishing campaign.
Egyptian MP sends porn to fellow parliamentarians over WhatsApp, blames 'hackers'
MP said he had reported the alleged hacking.
Twilio share price shoots up 90% on market debut
IPO pegs Silicon Valley firm's value at $2.4bn, twice its private valuation.
Russia demands backdoor to spy on users of WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram messaging apps
Russia wants backdoors for apps so Federal Security Service can access messages, or companies face fines.
WhatsApp to lend support to GIF images in next update, video calling also rumoured
The update is also rumoured to bring the much awaited video call feature.
WhatsApp insults about Emir of Kuwait sees three royal family members jailed
Royalty isn't immune from punishment, even in private WhatsApp chats.
WhatsApp leak reveals BMA wanted to 'draw out' junior doctors' dispute with government
Over 1,000 messages exposed behind-the-scenes discussions of the union.
WhatsApp Gold: DON'T be fooled by this secret premium version being offered to 'elite' users
An exclusive Gold version of WhatsApp Gold 'used by celebrities' doesn't exist, so don't be fooled.
Self-titled 'Jihadi Princess' who wanted to marry Jihadi John jailed after sending 20,000 Isis tweets
The former make-up artist from Sheffield promoted 'extreme material' on Twitter and WhatsApp in 2015.
Google I/O 2016: Allo messaging app embraces end-to-end encryption to take on WhatsApp
During its annual conference, Google announces Allo and Duo both feature end-to-end encryption
WhatsApp: Windows and Mac OS X to get desktop versions of the messenger app
The UI of the desktop apps is quite similar to WhatsApp web.
Hackers can impersonate victims and reply to WhatsApp and Telegram chats
The encryption feature provided by WhatsApp and Telegram does not help either.
Mark Zuckerberg welcomes return of WhatsApp online in Brazil, urges citizens to rally against future blocks
WhatsApp is back online in Brazil after an appeals court lifted the popular application's second ban in five months.
Brazil judge shuts down WhatsApp for 72 hours, the second blackout in five months
WhatsApp is used by about half of the country's 200 million people to avoid hefty cell phone charges.
WhatsApp video calling screenshots leak suggests feature may arrive in next update
The feature is being tested on the app's iOS platform.
Would you pay for Twitter? If so, how much, and what new features would you want?
An IBTimes UK poll asking if you would pay to use Twitter.
UK spy bill to force tech firms to reveal new products to spooks before launch
Critics claim the little-known surveillance clause will be used to combat end-to-end encryption.
FBI begins briefing US senators on how it hacked the San Bernardino killer's iPhone
The FBI has begun briefing some US senators on how it unlocked the San Bernardino killer's iPhone.
The best encrypted messaging apps to keep you safe from hackers and snooping
From WhatsApp to Telegram many applications claim to offer security - but which ones are the best?
WhatsApp enables end-to-end encryption but there may be a cloud loophole
All messages on WhatsApp from now on will be encrypted.
From WhatsApp to Instagram, what have the world's top venture capitalists bet on?
Forbes' new Midas List ranks the world's 100 most successful venture capitalists.
Facebook ditching BlackBerry 10 and BBOS support by the end of 2016
First WhatsApp, now Facebook; is the end nigh for RIM's keyboard smartphones?
WhatsApp for Android v2.12.535 brings text formatting and lets you send PDFs
WhatsApp version 2.12.535 is available for download.
WhatsApp and the death of wiretapping – US could be fighting a pointless encryption battle
Court filings reveal WhatsApp is embroiled in a data interception battle with the US government.
Wire: World's most private messaging app offers total encryption on calls and texts
Wire hopes that strong encryption will help to set it apart from competitors like Facebook and WhatsApp.
WhatsApp update introduces document sharing feature for Android, iOS devices
The update comes after WhatsApp announced plans to explore more business-friendly tools this year.
Apple iOS 9.3 update: Employers could blacklist Twitter, Whatsapp and Snapchat on your work iPhone
Is this the end of toilet tweet breaks? New enterprise management features for iPhone and iPad can put the home screen on lockdown.