Meta launches free WhatsApp Cloud API

Meta launches free WhatsApp Cloud API
Free cloud-based API services will help businesses respond to customers quicker, Meta says
20 May 2022
WhatsApp secures permission to challenge €225 million GDPR fine

WhatsApp secures permission to challenge €225 million GDPR fine
The company has been granted the power to challenge Ireland’s fine over the way it shares user data
10 Nov 2021
'Changing name to Meat': Industry reacts to Facebook's Meta rebrand

'Changing name to Meat': Industry reacts to Facebook's Meta rebrand
The rebrand attempts to provide a clearer distinction between Facebook and its umbrella company
29 Oct 2021
WhatsApp launches multi-device beta with support for end to end encryption

WhatsApp launches multi-device beta with support for end to end encryption
An infrastructure change means up to four devices can be attached to a single account without compromising security or privacy, company claims
15 Jul 2021
Hackers are using fake messages to break into WhatsApp accounts

Hackers are using fake messages to break into WhatsApp accounts
Hackers are posing as friends to gain users' trust
8 Apr 2021
Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?

Should IT departments call time on WhatsApp?
For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
15 Jan 2021
Is it time for IT departments to call time on WhatsApp?

Is it time for IT departments to call time on WhatsApp?
For many, it's their go-to messaging app for business and social contacts, but recent privacy changes could put an end to that
15 Jan 2021
WhatsApp partners with CEQUENS to ease enterprise communication 

WhatsApp partners with CEQUENS to ease enterprise communication
Partnership enables two-way business communication for small, medium and large corporations
3 Nov 2020
WhatsApp will roll out Disappearing Messages feature

WhatsApp will roll out Disappearing Messages feature
Disappearing Messages will help keep your past messages secure by deleting them after a fixed period
3 Nov 2020
WhatsApp flaw leaves users open to 'shoulder surfing' attacks

WhatsApp flaw leaves users open to 'shoulder surfing' attacks
Hackers can gain full access to individual’s WhatsApp accounts using just their phone number
21 Apr 2020
WhatsApp co-founder tells followers to delete Facebook

WhatsApp co-founder tells followers to delete Facebook
Brian Acton joins ‘deletefacebook’ calls
21 Mar 2018
WhatsApp lacks 'legal basis' to share data with Facebook

WhatsApp lacks 'legal basis' to share data with Facebook
Data privacy authority says WhatsApp has breached the Data Protection Act
19 Dec 2017
Gov accuses Whatsapp of creating security 'black hole'

Gov accuses Whatsapp of creating security 'black hole'
Gov ramps up pressure on app to hand over encrypted messages - report
22 Sep 2017
WhatsApp reveals enterprise app in its monetisation push

WhatsApp reveals enterprise app in its monetisation push
New features are being tested to help businesses chat directly with customers
6 Sep 2017
WhatsApp now back up after suffering massive global outage

WhatsApp now back up after suffering massive global outage
Users reported being unable to load the app for several hours on Wednesday
4 May 2017
Facebook will block revenge porn

Facebook will block revenge porn
Both human and machine-based measures will be used to stop the spread of hateful images
6 Apr 2017
Is WhatsApp exploring digital payments?

Is WhatsApp exploring digital payments?
A peer-to-peer payment trial in India may herald a worldwide rollout - report
5 Apr 2017
EU wants to create backdoors to encrypted social media apps

EU wants to create backdoors to encrypted social media apps
The proposals would force companies like WhatsApp to hand over user data
30 Mar 2017
The government needs to abandon its war on WhatsApp

The government needs to abandon its war on WhatsApp
Encryption might seem like an easy target, but mess with it at your peril
27 Mar 2017
Dodgy pics sneak into WhatsApp web

Dodgy pics sneak into WhatsApp web
Web version of WhatsApp messenger was at risk from malicious files
15 Mar 2017
WhatsApp tightens security with two-step verification

WhatsApp tightens security with two-step verification
You will be able to temporarily disable it if you give WhatsApp your email address
13 Feb 2017
Government WhatsApp chats revealed by FOIA

Government WhatsApp chats revealed by FOIA
Irish officials used WhatsApp to chat about Brexit, and that's covered by the Freedom of Information Act
16 Jan 2017