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Google owns up to WhatsApp bug showing unauthorized microphone access

Several Android users noticed a WhatsApp bug that would allegedly trigger a microphone in the background even when the respective owner is asleep.

Android Central

Merseyside Police officer used 'appalling' racist language in WhatsApp messages

Former constable Samantha Simpson used a derogatory term when referring to a person’s ethnicity multiple times

Liverpool Echo

How to block WhatsApp spam — this new feature stops unknown calls and messages

You can now stop WhatsApp spam in its tracks with a new setting called "silence unknown callers," here's how to block WhatsApp spam in just a few simple steps.

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Woman sacked from Merseyside Police after sending racist WhatsApp messages

Samantha Simpson was dismissed from the police for sending WhatsApp messages that breached the "standards of professional behaviour"

Liverpool Echo

Billions of WhatsApp user urged to press button for privacy check up

WhatsApp is also adding a new feature called Silence Unknown Callers

Nottingham Post

WhatsApp users urged to activate new setting that silences scammers

The upgrade was added this week

Nottingham Post

WhatsApp users urged to switch on new setting to avoid being scammed

The upgrade was added this week

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WhatsApp users urged to change one setting today to avoid scammers immediately

The messaging giant is cutting down on cyber crime with a new feature users are urged to turn on.

Daily Record

WhatsApp Introduces New Privacy Feature To Mute Unknown Callers

Users can now silence unknown calls and avoid spam, scams, and unwanted calls from strangers with WhatsApp's latest update.

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WhatsApp users warned to change new setting today to avoid cyber scams

The global Instant Messaging (IM) service is rolling out an update which will silence calls from unknown numbers

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WhatsApp launches new update as scammers 'silenced' from targeting users

The privacy feature is the latest in the tech giant's effort to increase privacy for users' calls, messages and personal information.

Daily Record

All WhatsApp users must change this new setting today to avoid worrying scams

WhatsApp is rolling out an update that will silence all calls that come from unknown numbers.

Daily Mirror

WhatsApp's newest feature will finally let me ignore people with ease

WhatsApp gives you control over who can contact you and adds more privacy tools in the era of spam calls.

TechRadar

WhatsApp is borrowing one of the iPhone's best privacy features

WhatsApp can now silence unknown callers for the first time.

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WhatsApp’s new feature aims to protect users from scammers and spammers

Silence Unknown Callers means you will not receive a ring or notification if a caller is not in your contacts list

WhatsApp just got a huge free upgrade, and it's a game changer

WhatsApp now enables you to silence unwanted calls

Android Central

New WhatsApp update will help keep spam calls out of sight

WhatsApp has introduced two new privacy features to limit interruptions and to further strengthen your security.

TechRadar

WhatsApp beta now lets you send video messages – here's how to enable it

Besides the 60-second clips for mobile, WhatsApp is also giving Windows users some quality-of-life changes in a third beta.

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Meta admits issues with Facebook advertising tool

Users of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have reported problems with the platforms as Meta says there are issues with its Ads Manager tool.

TechRadar

This dangerous new malware is after your WhatsApp backups

Two instant messaging apps are stealing WhatsApp backups, among other sensitive data.

Liverpool Echo

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp down as thousands report issues

Users have reported problems with the Meta-owned platforms

Daily Mirror

Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram DOWN: Social networks and chat app offline in major meltdown

All of Meta's apps are currently offline leaving WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook offline and unable to access the platforms.

The Guardian - UK

Victims speak out over ‘tsunami’ of fraud on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Exclusive: Calls for Meta to curb rise in scams on its platforms, which will cost UK households £250m this year

The Guardian - UK

‘I felt stupid and embarrassed’: victim of ‘Hi Mum’ fraud on WhatsApp lost £1,600

Guardian investigation reveals the human stories behind the scams on Meta’s social media platforms

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Free chat apps were caught stealing users' WhatsApp data — delete them before you're next

Two apps masquerading as messaging platforms have the ability to snatch users' WhatsApp backup data.

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