- INDIAINDIA · 1 min
CertIn warns of malware campaign targeting WhatsApp web users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CertIn) issued a warning on June 28 about a large-scale malware campaign targeting WhatsApp web and desktop users.
28 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Meta appoints Kunal Shah as WhatsApp chief and invests $900M in startup
Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech firm CRED, as the new chief of WhatsApp.
22 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Users seek verified profiles and message controls in WhatsApp Plus
WhatsApp Plus, an enhanced version of the popular messaging app, currently offers six new features including custom app icons, stickers, and chat pinning.
21 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
WhatsApp seeks contempt order against NSO Group over Pegasus attacks
WhatsApp has asked a US court to hold NSO Group in contempt for violating a permanent injunction barring the company from targeting WhatsApp and its users, Meta said on June 8, 2026.
09 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
WhatsApp develops scam alert feature to flag suspicious messages
WhatsApp is developing a new safety feature called Scam Alert that automatically detects potentially fraudulent messages from unknown contacts.
02 Jun, 02:06 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Meta launches paid plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta has launched paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as part of its efforts to diversify revenue beyond advertising and expand its AI business, according to medianama.com.
29 May, 03:00 pm IST - AIAI · 2 min
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta has introduced subscription services for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, expanding its monetization strategy across its major platforms, according to techcrunch.com.
28 May, 12:10 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
WhatsApp rolls out usernames: What changes, what stays the same
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new username feature that allows users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, marking a significant privacy updat…
26 May, 07:24 pm IST