News for WhatsApp New online scam targeting Whatsapp usersWhatsApp users should keep an eye out for this growing online scamWhatsApp delays enforcement of new data-sharing policy until MayThe new terms caused an uproar, with many users flocking to alternatives such as Telegram or Signal.WhatsApp continues to spark privacy concernsA 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 timeChange 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 statusKosher News is a popular and fast-growing WhatsApp status, which delivers the latest & most important global reports straight to your phone Worldwide WhatsApp outage reportedUsers report a glitch in the "WhatsApp" instant messaging app, and problems sending and receiving messages through the app.WhatsApp to fight fake newsWhatsApp to impose new limit on message forwarding as it seeks to slow dissemination of fake news. Silicon Valley executives to host Holocaust remembrance eventsYouTube, Houzz, WhatsApp, and ICON executives host Holocaust survivors, hold remembrance events in their homes. WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over cyberespionageWhatsApp accuses NSO Group of using social media company to spy on journalists, human rights activists.The silent bystanders in the war against the JewsFearfulness, cowardice, avoidance of feared punishment—or silent approval—is precisely how Hitler triumphed. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks - straight to your WhatsappThis 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 secretsIDF 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 breachWhatsApp 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 2020Mark 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 hackedNational 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 WhatsAppCheck Point Research discovers weaknesses allowing attackers to commandeer communications in world's leading messaging application.WhatsApp raises minimum age to 16Complying with Europe's new data protection regulation, WhatsApp bans European under-16s from using its app. Shaked: Judge to face disciplinary hearing over collusionJudge 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 deathMalicious rumors distributed on WhatsApp about death of Zionist Union MK Nachman Shai. "This is wickedness," he says. Britain seeks to access London terrorist's WhatsAppBritish security services ask WhatsApp to assist in accessing final communications sent by London terrorist Khalid Masood. Terrorist's Whatsapp group uncoveredFollowing stabbing attack, authorities discover Whatsapp group declaring terrorism the 'path to heaven'. Most Whatsapp rumors are trueResearch that mapped Whatsapp rumors during Operation Brother's Keeper shows that 69% of the rumors were true Rabbi's daughter found out he had died on WhatsAppDaughter of Rabbi Yitzhak Rosenberg calls on the community to be careful with the news they spread. Rebellion in Gur: Hasidim reject new regulationsSynagogues shut down as congregants refuse to comply with last week's new regulations regarding cell phone use.'You can use Whatsapp - but only with seculars'Gur hasidic sect bans popular cell phone app, rules biblical injunction to honor one's father and mother not applicable to internet users. WhatsApp malfunctionsMany users reported problems in sending and receiving messages with the popular application. Peres's office: He's alive and wellAn explosion on Shimon Peres Street? An obituary for a man of the same name? What caused false report of former president's death? IDF notified reservists their unit closed via textSoldiers livid after they say their own commander was not informed of the move. IDF denies blunder. 'Whatsapp law' would ban rumor-mongeringUsing social media to spread rumors about terror attacks, true or false, would be banned by a new law proposed by MK Nissan Slomiansky. IDF joins WhatsApp to fight terrorIf you can't beat 'em, join 'em: IDF seeks to quell rumors after attacks by joining app. At stake: victims' families' peace of mind. Lapid: I Love Haredim, But They Don't Like MeIf anyone owes anyone an apology on Yom Kippur, it's the haredi journalists who write mean things about him, says Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid. Teachers Livid Over Union Signing Boycott DocumentFurious WhatsApp debate over Teachers' Union support of document blaming 'settlements' results in threats of legal action. Top IDF General to Soldiers: Stay Off WhatsApp!IDF general warns too many officers communicating with their soldiers via social media in potential risk to army. IDF Widow Implores: Stop KIA Rumors on WhatsAppSivan Bar-Or says she learned her husband was killed from insensitive people who posted it on WhatsApp. She demands the practice end, now.Iran Serious About Banning 'Un-Islamic' WhatsAppAn Iranian court Wednesday ordered the government to halt the activities of WhatsApp, the IRNA news agency reported. Entire Class Under Investigation for Neo-NazismNinth-graders in Germany had secret WhatsApp group with anti-Semitic slurs and 'Heil Hitler' photos. Parents are horrified. IDF Releases New Guidelines for SmartphonesSoldiers now expected to be respectful of their cell phone usage, both online and in public, in system designed to prevent security risks.Iranian Government Given a Month to Block WhatsAppIran's judiciary gives the government one month to block WhatsApp and other instant messaging services which have "immoral content".IDF Soldiers Punished for Whatsapp Name LeaksTwo soldiers who were involved in leaking a list of IDF soldiers killed in action were punished by their commanders. MK Says: Stop Spreading War Rumors'We are all surrounded by terrible rumors,' says Dep. Min. Hotovely. 'This is part of Hamas's psychological warfare.' Iran: 'Zionist' Whatsapp OK, But Viber Said BannedIran announced Wednesday that it was OK to use Whatsapp - but a group said that Viber, another 'Zionist' app, was to be bannedIran Bans WhatsApp Because of 'Zionist Connection'Iran bans access to WhatsApp due to its connection with Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. IDF Officers Dismissed Over WhatsApp GroupGroup slandering elite unit's commander has real repercussions as IDF officers discharged.PM Connects Silicon Valley with 'Silicon Wadi'Cooperation agreement with California to link 'most powerful hubs of innovation on planet', promote investments in Israel. Netanyahu Visits Silicon Valley, Whatsapp FounderUS trip next week includes meetings with hi-tech figures to strengthen bonds with Israeli hi-tech industry.IDF Bans Soldiers From Using WhatsAppInformation Security Department bans popular messaging application over concerns about sensitive intelligence reaching the wrong hands. Police Shut Down WhatsApp Drug RingIsraeli police said that they had arrested three youths who were the brains behind a drug ring that used WhatsApp to distribute drugs.WhatsApp Goes Down for 2 HoursThree days after being purchased by Facebook, WhatsApp's users were unable to access the service for several hours on Saturday. Facebook Pays More than $16 Billion for WhatsAppIn biggest acquisition yet, Facebook purchases fast-growing mobile messaging service WhatsApp. Saudi Arabia is Hottest New TwitterspaceSaudi Arabia is the hottest new Twitterspace in the cyber world, according to a recent report by GlobalWebIndex. Saudi Arabia May Ban Skype, WhatsApp, ViberSaudi Arabia may ban Skype, WhatsApp and Viber if the software firms don’t give the government with a way to monitor user communications. |
