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01 Jul 2026, 19:48 UTC · 2h ago
WhatsApp Steps Up Fight Against Account Impersonation
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PYMNTS
01 Jul 2026, 19:48 UTC · 2h ago
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The Indian government is scrutinizing WhatsApp's new username feature, which could hinder the global rollout given India is the platform's largest market with over 600 million users. — Regulatory friction in Meta's largest user market creates operational risk and could limit the scalability of a key product update.
-0.40WhatsApp is introducing usernames to allow users to connect without sharing phone numbers, with specific protections for high-profile accounts to prevent impersonation. — Enhancing privacy and security typically improves user retention and platform trust, though the immediate financial impact is marginal.
+0.20Meta has implemented AI-powered anti-scam tools and multi-layer protections to combat the rise of social media-based financial scams. — Proactive security measures mitigate the risk of platform degradation and potential legal liabilities associated with fraud.
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