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WhatsApp’s secret new feature will delete texts once you’ve read them

By Alex Blake Published

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that can automatically delete messages once they’ve been read.

Phones
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iPhone owners urged to change this key privacy setting after FBI recovers suspect’s deleted Signal messages

By James Rogerson Published

Potential security flaws in both Signal and WhatsApp have been revealed, but one of them is fixable.

Phones
The username screen on WhatsApp
WhatsApp’s latest beta lets you set up a username, so you don’t have to share your phone number

By James Rogerson Published

WhatsApp's latest beta just took a major step forward on the privacy front, but only for select users.

Phones
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WhatsApp gets long-awaited CarPlay upgrade that boosts in-car voice calls

By Alex Blake Published

WhatsApp’s latest update brings native CarPlay support and no longer relies on Siri for voice calls.

Vehicle Tech
hackers
New WhatsApp malware campaign uses renamed Windows tools to evade detection

By Efosa Udinmwen Published

Microsoft warns WhatsApp users that VBS malware uses cloud services and renamed tools to gain persistent, hidden control over systems.

Security
A phone displaying the channels screen on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is getting a native CarPlay app — and you can grab the beta version now

By James Rogerson Published

There's now a beta version of WhatsApp for CarPlay, giving you access to most of WhatsApp's core features.

iPhone
A smartphone on a table showing the Signal app
Signal is being targeted by Russian hackers in a huge new phishing campaign, FBI says

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

The campaign is allegedly already a success, as Russians access people's devices.

Security
Garmin Fenix watch displaying a Whatsapp integration
Garmin has worked with Meta to add WhatsApp integration to 'select' watches

By Matt Evans Published

Garmin continues to move from training tool to 'proper' smartwatch with a new WhatsApp integration.

Smartwatches
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Russian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp, Signal accounts in 'large-scale global' hacking campaign

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Dutch intelligence says major social engineering campaign is underway and is apparently already reaping rewards.

Security
WhatsApp officially names Mullvad and Amnezia VPN as go-to tools for bypassing censorship

By Rene Millman Published

WhatsApp has published tips on how to evade restrictions on its service with a VPN, specifically mentioning Mullvad and Amnezia as "well-regarded" providers.

VPN Privacy & Security
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