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WhatsApp's Username Feature Raises Concerns Over Impersonation and Identity Spoofing
The Indian government has asked WhatsApp to halt its rollout of a new username feature due to concerns that it could facilitate impersonation and identity spoofing. The feature, which allows users to choose their own usernames, has raised questions about the potential risks to user privacy and security.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 14 · Right 3 n = 19
- Left (2): National Herald, The Hindu
- Centre (14 votes, 15 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Deccan Chronicle, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, Telangana Today, The Indian Express, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Firstpost, Republic World
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, BBC News, Bloomberg, France 24