India Asks Whatsapp To Pause Usernames Rollout Company Says Safeguards Are In Place
Indian Express
The ministry said the feature could materially increase online fraud, phishing, digital arrest scams and impersonation attacks by allowing bad actors to contact victims without disclosing their...
The ministry said the feature could materially increase online fraud, phishing, “digital arrest” scams and impersonation attacks by allowing bad actors to contact victims without disclosing their phone numbers. It also expressed concern that usernames resembling those of individuals, financial institutions or government agencies could facilitate identity spoofing and impersonation.