Union IT Ministry Seeks Explanation From WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has raised concerns over the username feature on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The ministry warned
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has raised concerns over the username feature on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The ministry warned of serious possibilities of impersonation and cyber crimes associated with usernames, which allow communication without revealing phone numbers. The government has directed WhatsApp to explain the introduction of this feature and has sought similar explanations from Signal and Telegram.
While WhatsApp has claimed the feature enhances privacy with necessary security measures, the government remains concerned about the risks of cyber crimes. A notice has been issued to the service providers to explain the dimensions of this new policy. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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