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Telegram founder takes a dig again at WhatsApp, calls it 'surveillance tool'

According to Durov, the planted backdoors enable governments, law enforcement, and hackers to get around encryption and other security measures.

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Police worker accused of sharing gory picture of dead RAF cadet, 18, on WhatsApp

Joshua Tilt, who worked in a British Transport Police force control room, is accused of misconduct in a public office.

The Independent UK

Police face new probe over ‘grossly offensive’ WhatApp messages

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is carrying out a criminal investigation into six serving officers and an ex-officer

Evening Standard

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Police face probe over ‘grossly offensive’ WhatApp messages

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is carrying out a criminal investigation.

The Independent UK

Nuclear police officers investigated for derogatory or pornographic WhatsApp

All seven are being investigated over “grossly offensive messages” under the Communications Act,

Wales Online

Police officers under criminal investigation over ‘grossly offensive’ WhatsApp messages

Six serving police officers and one former officer are under criminal investigation over “grossly offensive” WhatsApp messages.

The Independent UK

Police worker accused of sharing photo of dead teenager on WhatsApp

Exclusive: British Transport Police worker allegedly shared photo of Lewis Williams after train death

The Guardian - UK

‘Hi mum’ scam that tricks parents into handing over money on WhatsApp

Scammers are impersonating children and targeting parents to send them cash

Evening Standard

WhatsApp tests new feature, soon users can share documents with caption: Report

According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp’s new document caption feature is being rolled out with Google Play Beta update…

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Metropolitan Police boss: People will be removed from force for ‘ghastly acts’

Sir Mark Rowley, who started his job last month, said the Met has let the public down.

The Independent UK

Man arrested over misconduct in public office after ex-police officer accused of racist WhatsApp messages

Scotland Yard Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley vows to ‘be ruthless in rooting out corrupting officers’

The Independent UK

The Standard View: Sir Mark Rowley must drive the bigots out of the Metropolitan Police

It has been another tough day for the Met. An immigration official, a former Metropolitan Police officer, has been suspended…

Evening Standard

Man arrested after Scotland Yard hit by new racism storm with vile texts on WhatsApp group

Mayor demands action over vile texts on group used by former and serving officers

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Met chief pledges to root out racists from police after further scandal

Recently serving officers including immigration official Rob Lewis set up WhatsApp group that shared racist memes

The Guardian - UK

WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones in just a few days

You may need to change your phone if you want to keep using WhatsApp

Dublin Live

WhatsApp tests ‘optional paid subscription’ for business users: Report

WABetaInfo has reported that the messaging platform has started testing the subscription plan for certain business users with the latest…

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Home Office 'suspends official' over racist WhatsApp messages

A BBC Newsnight investigation alleged the former Met Police officer had been posting racist content in WhatsApp

The National (Scotland)

What is WhatsApp’s new screenshot policy?

There’s no confirmed date for when the new feature will be available to all users

Evening Standard

Ex-Met officer ‘suspended for racist jokes in WhatsApp group’

Rob Lewis is understood to have created a group chat with other former Met officers

Evening Standard

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Home Office suspends police officer turned immigration official in racism claim

WhatsApp messages are reported to have been 'abhorrent'

Wales Online

Home Office suspends ex-Met Police officer after racist WhatsApp chat

Rob Lewis is understood to have created a group chat with other former Met officers

The Independent UK

From SBI to PNB: List of banks offering WhatsApp banking services

Here's how to sign up for WhatsApp banking facility if you're a customer of SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank…

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Delhi: Woman held for duping neighbors of ₹1 crore in kitty parties

Police informed that the accused has been identified as Sarla Garg (52), a resident of Delhi's Dwarka who used to…

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Nigeria regulator seeks $70M penalty in lawsuit against Meta

A Nigerian advertising regulator has sued Meta, accusing the owner of Facebook and WhatsApp of publishing unauthorized ads

The Independent UK

Warning that WhatsApp is to stop working on some iPhones in under 20 days

The deadline for updating or changing your phone is fast approaching

Irish Mirror