Government to look into WhatsApp's username feature over impersonation concerns, may send notice

Jul 01, 2026

The government is examining the legal implications of Meta-owned WhatsApp's proposed username feature and may issue a legal notice to the company if it...

Govt's move on username-related impersonation risks can help curb cyber fraud: 63SATS Cybertech CEO

Jul 03, 2026

The government's reported notice to Meta over username-related risks is aimed at preventing cyber fraud and impersonation by threat actors, according to Neehar Pathare,...

"Username feature on WhatsApp may increase online fraud, phishing": Centre

Jul 01, 2026

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta regarding the roll-out of the "usernames" feature on WhatsApp in India, stating that it may increase...

Government examining responses from messaging platforms on proposed username feature: Source

Jul 13, 2026

The government is examining responses submitted by multiple messaging platforms on the proposed introduction of a username feature and will take a decision after...

AAP leader Manish Sisodia flags impersonation concern after WhatsApp username rollout

Jul 02, 2026

"As far as I know, there isn't another Manish Sisodia associated with AAP. If someone else has reserved these usernames, it raises a genuine...

Zoho's Arattai will disable username-based account feature, says Sridhar Vembu

Jul 03, 2026

Zoho's instant messaging app Arattai will no longer have the user name based account feature, said Sridhar Vembu.