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Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Mon, 17th May 2021
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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New wormable Android malware discovered through auto-replies in WhatsApp
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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malware
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Check Point Research has discovered new malware on Google’s Play Store that could spread through WhatsApp messages.
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Zendesk launches messaging solution with advanced capabilities
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Zendesk launches messaging solution for enterprise customers to bring simplicity to the enterprise software space.
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Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
WhatsApp's new terms and conditions, which allow data sharing with Facebook, have sparked criticism among users.
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Zendesk, WhatsApp enter partnership to expand customer service offerings
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Zendesk partners with WhatsApp to enhance CRM solutions, enabling businesses to provide real-time support through WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
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Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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book is taking a leap beyond all things social networking – and into smart video calling devices as it tries to take WhatsApp beyond the smartphone.
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WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users’ WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.
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Facebook fights fake news ahead of Africa elections
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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Facebook Africa is deploying local fact-checkers and improving digital literacy to combat misinformation ahead of elections across the continent.
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Twilio launches new developer API for WhatsApp platform
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Twilio releases API for WhatsApp, allowing businesses to communicate with customers on the platform. WhatsApp has 1.5 billion users in 100 countries.
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Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms
Sun, 6th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.
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Singapore WhatsApp users urged to watch out for phishing scams
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Victims who give the scammers access to the verification codes would then be locked out of their own account and lose access.
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Queensland Premier bans Ministerial use of private email & messaging apps
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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The Queensland Government has forbidden its ministers from using their own private email and messaging accounts for ministerial business.
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NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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The 'unsustainable' issue of NHS staff using consumer instant messaging services is actually much bigger than has been previously reported.
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Behind the WhatsApp ‘backdoor’ allegations: An expert's opinion
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Apple’s iMessage made the same tradeoff between ease of use and security, but nobody has accused Apple of backdooring, says ESET.
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Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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email security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
WhatsApp keeps on increasing, with deceptive campaigns coming up with with novel ways of luring in victims. Today we will show you a new example.
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New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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email security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Beware the latest WhatsApp scam: promises of free internet sans Wi-Fi entice users, but the magic on offer is just cyber trickery.
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WhatsApp shares data with Facebook ahead of monetisation
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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ovum
More than two years after its acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp has seemingly succumbed to the inevitable pressure from its parent company.
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Kiwi teachers off to Singapore to bridge online classroom connections
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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edutech
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A select group of New Zealand teachers are off to Singapore to learn, study and bring students' cultural connections online.
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Social media platforms causing VoIP revival
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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voip
In the age of hyper connectivity, VoIP is enjoying a very mainstream renaissance across business and consumer usage.