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Fake WhatsApp message on COVID XBB variant going viral; Health Ministry cautions Indians
22 Dec

Fake WhatsApp message on COVID XBB variant going viral; Health Ministry cautions Indians

Business CorrespondentCovid19, Health
In the midst of the ongoing fear over the growing number of COVID-19 cases across the world, India is also preparing to take appropriate measures to check the spread of the deadly Coronavirus in the country. While the govt. has issued a fresh advisory to tackle the menace of COVID-19, it has also urged Indians to not trust fake news that is spreading on social media. The increasing concerns over the massive surge in COVID cases in China, a message is going viral on WhatsApp groups regarding the Omicron XBB variant. According to the message, it has been claimed that…
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WhatsApp head issues warning to users, Indians using app on Android must be careful
13 Jul

WhatsApp head issues warning to users, Indians using app on Android must be careful

editorBusiness, Tech Byte
WhatsApp has issued a stern warning to users and is asking them to be conscious of the faux variations of the messaging app. The on the spot messaging app’s CEO, Will Cathcart, is asking for human beings on Twitter to now not use the modified version of WhatsApp as users may want to quit up in massive trouble. WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps all over the world, which makes it easier for scammers to trick users thru different techniques. The security lookup crew of the organization located some malicious apps that claim to provide services similar…
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Citizens can now access Digilocker services on WhatsApp
23 May

Citizens can now access Digilocker services on WhatsApp

editorBreaking News,
In a major initiative to make government services accessible, inclusive, transparent and simple, MyGov today announced that citizens will now be able to use the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp to access the Digilocker service. This includes creating and authenticating their Digilocker account and downloading documents such as PAN card, driving license, and vehicle registration certificate, among others, all on WhatsApp. An official note said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been working for “Ease of Living” through Digital India. In this context, the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp is a major step to ensuring governance and…
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WhatsApp comes out to prevent the spread of misinformation
24 Feb

WhatsApp comes out to prevent the spread of misinformation

editorBusiness, India,
The safety of their users is at the core of everything WhatsApp does. WhatsApp is an industry leader among end-to-end encrypted messaging services in preventing abuse and promoting online security. While there is no single action that can help prevent the spread of misinformation and fake news online, WhatsApp has made significant product investments that empower users to stay safe while communicating with their friends and family. WhatsApp issued some tips for users to ensure that they take control of their safety on the platform: (a) Group privacy settings, (bi) Forward limits and additional limits for viral messages, (c) Block…
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