India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears

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India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears

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India has requested Meta to pause the rollout of WhatsApp usernames due to concerns over potential fraud, as government data reveals losses of nearly $3 billion to cyber fraud in 2025. The request underscores increasing cybersecurity challenges in India.

Government figures show Indians lost nearly $3 billion to cyber fraud in 2025, almost 40 times more than in 2021. The post India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears appeared first on Vanguard News.

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