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WhatsApp rolls out more AI features, iOS multi-account support
WhatsApp is rolling out multiple features designed to make the app easier to use, including AI-powered message replies and photo retouching, support for two accounts on iOS, and chat history transfer between iOS and Android devices. Meta said that after the new updates, users will be able to touch up images in the chat before […]
Meta adds new WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger anti-scam tools
Meta is introducing new anti-scam protections across its platforms, deploying systems and user-facing warnings to protect users against scammers. The new features are designed to help catch fraud attempts before WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger engage with them. WhatsApp now alerts users when behavioral signals suggest a device-linking request may be fraudulent, a tactic scammers have […]
Russia tries to block WhatsApp, Telegram in communication blockade
The Russian government is trying to block WhatsApp in the country as its crackdown on communication platforms outside its control intensifies. WhatsApp announced the action against it on X, calling it “a backwards step” that “can only lead to less safety for people in Russia.” WhatsApp assured its Russian users that it will continue doing […]
New Microsoft Teams feature will let you report suspicious calls
Microsoft plans to introduce a call reporting feature in Teams by mid-March, allowing users to flag suspicious or unwanted calls as potential scams or phishing attempts. The new “Report a Call” function will be enabled by default, but administrators who want to disable the new security feature can toggle off “Report a Call” in the Teams […]
Microsoft Teams strengthens messaging security by default in January
Microsoft announced that Teams will automatically enable messaging safety features by default to strengthen defenses against content tagged as malicious. The change will roll out starting January 12, 2026, to tenants still using the default configuration and who haven’t previously modified messaging safety settings. “We’re improving messaging security in Microsoft Teams by enabling key safety […]
WhatsApp adds passwordless chat backups on iOS and Android
WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Passkeys are a passwordless authentication method that allows users to sign in using biometrics (such as face recognition or fingerprint), PINs, or security patterns instead of traditional passwords. […]
Meta launches new anti-scam tools for WhatsApp and Messenger
Meta has announced new tools to help WhatsApp and Messenger users protect themselves from potential scams and secure their accounts. On Messenger, the company has started testing more advanced scam-detection for suspicious chats that will warn users when a new contact sends a potentially scammy message, giving them the option to send recent messages for AI scam […]
Signal adds new cryptographic defense against quantum attacks
Signal announced the introduction of Sparse Post-Quantum Ratchet (SPQR), a new cryptographic component designed to withstand quantum computing threats. SPQR will serve as an advanced mechanism that continuously updates the encryption keys used in conversations and discarding the old ones. Signal is a cross-platform, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calling app managed by the non-profit Signal […]
Android spyware campaigns impersonate Signal and ToTok messengers
Two new spyware campaigns that researchers call ProSpy and ToSpy lured Android users with fake upgrades or plugins for the Signal and ToTok messaging apps to steal sensitive data. To give the malicious files a sense of legitimacy, the threat actor distributed them through websites that impersonated the two communication platforms. Signal is a popular […]
Signal adds secure cloud backups to save and restore chats
Signal has introduced a new opt-in feature that helps users create end-to-end encrypted backups of their chats, allowing them to restore messages even if their phones are damaged or lost. Secure backups are already available in the latest Signal beta version for Android users and will also be rolled out to iOS and desktop devices […]