WhatsApp

Suspicion: Psychological warfare at IDF Base

The IDF suspects that unidentified individuals took control of a WhatsApp group of Air Force soldiers at the Palmachim base. As a result, procedures for securing information have been tightened.

Russia moves to block WhatsApp as it promotes state app

Russia attempts to block WhatsApp as part of a broader effort to promote the state-backed MAX app, citing surveillance concerns.

Court hearing reveals how the Sde Teiman leak happened

According to a police representative, former Military Prosecutor Col. (res.) Matan Solomesh was aware that materials were being leaked, but did not act to stop the leak.

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Polygraph uncovers MAG WhatsApp group behind video leak

A senior officer’s polygraph confession exposed a MAG Corps WhatsApp group, led by Tomer-Yerushalmi, that allegedly orchestrated the leak at the heart of the Sde Teiman affair.

US court bans Israeli NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp

US court bans Israeli spyware firm NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp. NSO warns ruling could threaten its business.

What'sApp premieres new anti-scamming feature

WhatsApp has launched a new tool that limits joining foreign groups and prevents fraud and exposure of personal details.

Meta hails landmark legal win against spyware firm NSO Group

Meta celebrates major legal victory in case hailed as pivotal in fight for digital privacy. NSO: 'software plays essential function in combating terrorism. We will review ruling and consider appeal.'

Iran removes restrictions on WhatsApp and Google Play

Iranian authorities remove restrictions on Meta's messaging platform WhatsApp and on Google Play, marking an initial move to ease internet limitations.

US judge rules against Israeli firm NSO Group

US judge rules favor of WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a vulnerability in the messaging app to deploy spyware.

'Irresponsible reporting'

Chasia learned that her father was killed from a WhatsApp group

The daughter of Yossi Oren learned that her father was killed after he fell into a manhole while working as a plumber when she saw a message about it in a group on the popular messaging app.

West Yorkshire Police officer charged with two terrorism offenses

PC Mohammed Adil, from Bradford, is charged with two counts of publishing an image in support of an illegal organization, specifically Hamas.

WhatsApp shuts accounts of hostages and 10.7 victims

Families of the hostages who were kidnapped to Gaza and those murdered on October 7th received messages that their loved ones "left the group" on WhatsApp.

Constitution Committee chairman sues to close WhatsApp groups

MK Simcha Rothman has requested a court order against WhatsApp groups used by protesters to track his location.

Widespread malfunction in WhatsApp Web

Users have not been able to connect to the popular messaging app since last night.

Thousands of users report outage with Meta apps

Meta Platforms says it is aware of issues with its Ads Manager, its advertising tool that lets brands buy and create Facebook ads.

No need to delete:

WhatsApp introduces message editing

The new feature will enable senders to modify their messages within 15 minutes of hitting send.

WhatsApp to recognize Israeli courts' authority

The announcement came following a private case led by Ayala Ben-Gvir after she was banned on Facebook and WhatsApp.

'Nothing less than a scandal':

Lod Mayor Yair Revivo blocked from WhatsApp

Lod Mayor discovers he was blocked from using WhatsApp.

Right-wing activist banned from WhatsApp messenger

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel is unable to send and receive messages on the popular messaging app owned by Meta

Report:

Meta to lay off thousands of employees

Owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp planning to begin large-scale layoffs this week, sources say.

Major service disruptions reported on Whatsapp

Service outages reported around the world for popular messaging app.

Iran cuts access to social media amid protests

Instagram and WhatsApp not available in Iran amid protests over the death of a woman who was arrested by the morality police.

WhatsApp founder donates millions to AIPAC

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum donates record $2 million to AIPAC’s campaign efforts.

WhatsApp founder an under-the-radar megadonor to Jewish causes

WhatsApp’s reclusive founder has quietly become a megadonor to Jewish causes.

WhatsApp down for almost an hour

Users around the world report outage when trying to use popular messaging application.

WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram gradually returning

Social media sites, app owned by Facebook rendered unusable for more than six hours by unknown glitch.

Ben Gvir files complaint over Facebook 'wiretapping' his wife

Otzma Yehudit chairman calls for police investigation after Facebook blocks his wife, 30 others from using WhatsApp.

WhatsApp blocks wife of MK Itamar Ben Gvir

30 members of Otzma Yehudit suddenly blocked from WhatsApp without warning or explanation.

Outages reported on Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger

Facebook Gaming Twitter account acknowledges "a number of issues currently affecting Facebook products".

New online scam targeting Whatsapp users

WhatsApp users should keep an eye out for this growing online scam

WhatsApp delays enforcement of new data-sharing policy

The new terms caused an uproar, with many users flocking to alternatives such as Telegram or Signal.

WhatsApp continues to spark privacy concerns

A change in WhatsApp's privacy policy has users worried, with millions of users switching apps.

Beginning of the end for WhatsApp?

Will WhatsApp be affected by the app's new privacy changes?

Beginning of the end for WhatsApp?

Will WhatsApp be affected by the app's new privacy changes?

The suits filed against Facebook - it's about time

Change coming? 48 Attorneys General sued to break up Facebook's monopoly.. FTC filed asking it divest of Instagram, Whatsapp etc. Op-ed.

Seven reasons to get the Kosher News WhatsApp status

Kosher News is a popular and fast-growing WhatsApp status, which delivers the latest & most important global reports straight to your phone

Worldwide WhatsApp outage reported

Users report a glitch in the "WhatsApp" instant messaging app, and problems sending and receiving messages through the app.

WhatsApp to fight fake news

WhatsApp to impose new limit on message forwarding as it seeks to slow dissemination of fake news.

Silicon Valley executives to host Holocaust remembrance events

YouTube, Houzz, WhatsApp, and ICON executives host Holocaust survivors, hold remembrance events in their homes.

WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over cyberespionage

WhatsApp accuses NSO Group of using social media company to spy on journalists, human rights activists.

The silent bystanders in the war against the Jews

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks - straight to your Whatsapp

This Elul, join Rabbi Sacks’ new WhatsApp group for daily inspirational ideas as we approach Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and 5780.

How Hamas is using Whatsapp to try to gain IDF secrets

IDF reveals attempts by Hamas hackers to use cellular chat application to trick soldiers into revealing sensitive information.

How can Whatsapp users stay secure against hackers?

Recently, Financial Times reported hackers able to get into our phones through Whatsapp. How can we, as users, stop this?

Surveillance program made use of WhatsApp security breach

WhatsApp vulnerability allows hackers to install surveillance program.

Caution! Whatsapp account hijacking wave

'Currently no way to regain control over hijacked account, meaning attacker has access to all details of Whatapp account,' experts warn.

Whatsapp, Instagram and FB Messenger to integrate by 2020

Mark Zuckerberg seeks to integrate Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, with end-to-end encryption.

German neo-Nazis use Whatsapp to share anti-Semitic 'stickers'

Anti-Semitism monitor calls on popular cell phone-based messenger service to block users from sharing Nazi-themed digital stickers.

Israeli WhatsApp accounts hacked

National Cyber Directorate warns WhatsApp users of security breach, suggests enabling two-step verification.

Rabbi denounces Whatsapp: 'Destroying the world'

Yeshivat Kisei Rahamim head harshly criticizes Whatsapp users, says app 'destroys the world'.

FakesApp: A Vulnerability in WhatsApp

Check Point Research discovers weaknesses allowing attackers to commandeer communications in world's leading messaging application.

WhatsApp raises minimum age to 16

Complying with Europe's new data protection regulation, WhatsApp bans European under-16s from using its app.

Shaked: Judge to face disciplinary hearing over collusion

Judge who coordinated upcoming hearing for case involving ex-Netanyahu aide will face disciplinary hearing, say Justice Min., chief justice.

'I'm fine', clarifies MK after rumors of his death

Malicious rumors distributed on WhatsApp about death of Zionist Union MK Nachman Shai. "This is wickedness," he says.

Britain seeks to access London terrorist's WhatsApp

British security services ask WhatsApp to assist in accessing final communications sent by London terrorist Khalid Masood.

Terrorist's Whatsapp group uncovered

Following stabbing attack, authorities discover Whatsapp group declaring terrorism the 'path to heaven'.

Most Whatsapp rumors are true

Research that mapped Whatsapp rumors during Operation Brother's Keeper shows that 69% of the rumors were true

Daughter of Hasidic Rabbi heard about his death on WhatsApp

Daughter of Rabbi Yitzhak Rosenberg calls on the community to be careful with the news they spread.

Rebellion in Gur: Hasidim reject new technology regulations

Synagogues shut down as congregants refuse to comply with last week's new regulations regarding cell phone use.

'You can use Whatsapp - but only with secular people'

Gur hasidic sect bans popular cell phone app, rules biblical injunction to honor one's father and mother not applicable to internet users.