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WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration

18Sep

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WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration

The popular messaging software Telegram has announced an integrated cryptocurrency wallet function that enables users to conveniently access their cryptocurrency holdings. People who have used the @wallet bot in the past will see a new option in their Telegram menu that is just for crypto wallets. The information was disclosed during the TOKEN2049 conference, where the TON Foundation and Telegram made their alliance official. Telegram and the TON Foundation made the following commitments at the conference: With the exception of the US, the @wallet integration will offer a link to almost 800 million Telegram users globally read more WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with ...

WhatsApp enables screen sharing for video calls

9Aug

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WhatsApp enables screen sharing for video calls

In order to better compete with Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, Meta is introducing a screen-sharing option for video calls on WhatsApp. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, revealed the new function on Facebook and published a photo of it in use. Screen sharing, which was initially made available to beta testers in May, is now accessible to everyone using WhatsApp to make video calls on iOS, Android, Windows Desktop, and iOS and Android devices. By tapping the "Share" symbol on the screen, users can access the feature, which will be made available in stages. Users will be given the option to share the entire screen or a selected app after clicking the button read more WhatsApp enables screen sharing for video calls. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cyb...

New Version of Android GravityRAT Spyware Targets WhatsApp Backups

19Jun

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New Version of Android GravityRAT Spyware Targets WhatsApp Backups

Security experts at ESET have found a new version of the Android GravityRAT adware that targets WhatsApp backups. Lukas Stefanko, an ESET malware researcher, reported that two messaging apps called BingeChat and Chatico are being used to spread the new strain of the ransomware. A remote access tool known as GravityRAT has been seen at least since 2015. India was the target of earlier targeted strikes. It is accessible on Windows, Android, and macOS platforms, but ESET does not know where it came from or who the group behind SpaceCobra read more New Version of Android GravityRAT Spyware Targets WhatsApp Backups. Stay one step ahead of cyber threats with ReconBee.com. Explore our comprehensive coverage of recent cyber attacks, cybersecurity awareness, and the latest cybersecurit...

WhatsApp may soon let users send HD pictures

9Jun

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WhatsApp may soon let users send HD pictures

Users of WhatsApp may soon say goodbye to blurry photos as the messaging service is apparently developing a feature that would allow users to share high-quality pictures. The most recent iOS and Android beta versions of the app on the Meta-owned platform are actively testing the feature. When it will be made available to all users is not yet known. Social media expert Matt Navarra posted a screenshot of the new HD button at the top of the UI on Twitter as the first evidence of the functionality read more WhatsApp may soon let users send HD pictures. Stay one step ahead of cyber threats with ReconBee.com. Explore our comprehensive coverage of recent cyber attacks, cybersecurity awareness, and the latest cybersecurity news to safeguard your digital world.

WhatsApp to finally let users edit their messages

24May

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WhatsApp to finally let users edit their messages

An eagerly anticipated message editing function is now available to all WhatsApp users. You only have 15 minutes to change your mind, therefore there is a catch. The most popular messaging app in the world right now, owned by Meta, is introducing a "Edit" button to users' previously sent messages. In a blog post, WhatsApp stated that it was "excited to bring you more control over your chats, from correcting a simple misspelling to adding extra context to a message." After sending a message, users will have 15 minutes to edit it by long-pressing it and selecting "Edit" from the menu read more WhatsApp to finally let users edit their messages. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest threats with in-depth coverage of cyber attacks and cybersecurity trends, and the la...

WhatsApp now supports multiple phones under one account

27Apr

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WhatsApp now supports multiple phones under one account

Users may now group up to four phones under one WhatsApp account, a "highly requested" feature that is identical to the existing support for web browsers, tablets, and desktops. With independent connections made by each linked phone to WhatsApp, end-to-end message, media, and call encryption is guaranteed. If their "primary" device is inactive for an extended period of time, users will be automatically logged out of any companion devices. Messaging is made simpler by connecting phones as companion devices. In order to continue your conversations where you left off, you can now switch between phones without checking out according to WhatsApp read more WhatsApp now supports multiple phones under one account. With ReconBee.com Stay ahead of the latest threats with in-depth coverage ...

Telegram WhatsApp Trojanized to Target Cryptocurrency Wallets

20Mar

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Telegram WhatsApp Trojanized to Target Cryptocurrency Wallets

It has been discovered that dozens of websites have been put up to distribute Trojanized versions of the WhatsApp and Telegram apps to Android and Windows users. Security experts at ESET have found that the majority of these apps rely on malware called clipper that is intended to steal or alter the contents of the Android clipboard. They are all pursuing the bitcoin funds of their victims, with several of them focusing on cryptocurrency wallets. This was the first time we had observed Android clippers concentrating solely on instant messaging read more Telegram WhatsApp Trojanized to Target Cryptocurrency Wallets. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and increase your cybersecurity awareness through ReconBee.com's in-depth coverage of the newest threats, breaches, a...

Russia blacklists Snapchat, WhatsApp, and more in latest propaganda move

2Mar

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Russia blacklists Snapchat, WhatsApp, and more in latest propaganda move

Snapchat, Telegram, and WhatsApp are among the latest Western-based social media platforms the Russian Federation has put to its notorious Registry of Banned Sites. A statement reportedly from the Russian federation announcing the most recent blacklist of largely Western-owned social media and online communication apps was released to VX-Underground, a well-known underground internet repository of malware, source code, and other hacker-related information. American-owned apps Discord, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, Snapchat, and WhatsApp are included on the list read more Russia blacklists Snapchat, WhatsApp, and more in latest propaganda move. Stay informed with the best cybersecurity news and raise your cybersecurity awareness with our comprehensive coverage of the latest...

WhatsApp Hit with €5.5m fine for GDPR Violations

23Jan

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WhatsApp Hit with €5.5m fine for GDPR Violations

The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined WhatsApp €5.5 million ($5.9 million) for violating the GDPR (DPC). WhatsApp Ireland has been ordered to bring its data processing operations into compliance within six months in addition to paying the penalties. Significant differences amongst European data protection authorities regarding WhatsApp's level of responsibility were on display in this case. The fine pertains to a revision to WhatsApp's terms of service that was made on May 25, 2018, the day the EU's GDPR took effect. This advised both current and new users that they had to click "agree and continue" to confirm their acceptance of the amended Terms of Service if they wished to continue using the WhatsApp service after the implementation of the new rules read the complete...

6Jan

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WhatsApp Introduces Proxy Support to Help Users Bypass Internet Censorship

The most recent versions of the Android and iOS apps for the well-known instant messaging service WhatsApp now allow proxy servers, enabling users to get around censorship enforced by the government and network outages. By using a proxy, you can connect to WhatsApp through servers run by volunteers and groups that support free communication, according to the Meta-owned business. By sending client-originating requests to the server and returning the server's response to the device, proxies serve as a middleman between end users and the service provider read the complete article WhatsApp Introduces Proxy Support to Help Users Bypass Internet Censorship.