Friday, 10 July, 2026
What’s in a Name? Govt Reviews WhatsApp’s Hidden-Number ‘Username’ Plan
By TechShots Studio
India’s IT Ministry is evaluating WhatsApp's formal response regarding its upcoming "username" feature. The government previously halted the rollout, warning that hiding phone numbers behind unique identifiers could cause a massive spike in phishing, impersonation, and "digital arrest" scams. WhatsApp has paused the India launch while authorities review the platform's proposed cybersecurity safeguards.
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