India halts WhatsApp username rollout, demands Meta explain fraud risks in 3 days
The Indian government has ordered Meta to stop the rollout of WhatsApp's new username feature pending further review. Authorities have given the company a three-day deadline to provide a detailed explanation of the feature's implications. Officials have raised concerns that similar-looking usernames could enable impersonation and fraudulent activity on the platform. The move reflects broader worries about weakened user accountability if real phone numbers are replaced by usernames. Cybersecurity experts and startup founders have backed the government's concerns, warning of potential scams and erosion of public trust.
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