Whatsapp stories - Page 7
NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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The 'unsustainable' issue of NHS staff using consumer instant messaging services is actually much bigger than has been previously reported.
Behind the WhatsApp 'backdoor' allegations: An expert's opinion
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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Apple's iMessage made the same tradeoff between ease of use and security, but nobody has accused Apple of backdooring, says ESET.
Beware! New WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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email security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
WhatsApp keeps on increasing, with deceptive campaigns coming up with with novel ways of luring in victims. Today we will show you a new example.
New WhatsApp scam offering free internet without Wi-Fi
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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email security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Beware the latest WhatsApp scam: promises of free internet sans Wi-Fi entice users, but the magic on offer is just cyber trickery.
Social media platforms causing VoIP revival
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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In the age of hyper connectivity, VoIP is enjoying a very mainstream renaissance across business and consumer usage.
WhatsApp for iOS updated
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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WhatsApp's new iOS update boosts user controls with unread markers, chat customisation, video backup, and more.
WhatsApp brings slew of new features to Android
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Android's WhatsApp now lets users mark chats as 'unread' and customise notifications, even on low data settings.
Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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uc
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facebook
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snap
Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.
Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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WhatsApp, complete with its new VoIP capabilities, is expected to be available to Windows Phone users soon, according to latest reports.
Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'
Tue, 26th May 2015
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messenger
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voip
UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
WhatsApp: Not so free after all?
Fri, 15th May 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
WhatsApp is quick to say its calling feature is free, even between countries, but only when a user has an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot...
Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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messenger
Facebook is claiming 10% of the mobile VoIP market via Messenger, as it looks to ramp up that figure with its WhatsApp voice offerings.
WhatsApp finally shares VoIP love with iOS users
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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iOS users can today jump on the WhatsApp bandwagon with the popular app finally announcing the voice calling capability is now available on iOS.
WhatsApp increases VoIP play
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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WhatsApp ramps up its push into voice, prompting suggestions that it is one of the most disruptive forces in telecommunications history.
WhatsApp's voice service a wake-up call for operators
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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whatsapp
The sheer size of WhatsApp's network could disrupt the market and some operators are already adopting a defensive stance.
Scammers target WhatsApp's new VoIP function
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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malware
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uc
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email security
With many WhatsApp users looking to get the new VoIP feature, it is likely many will fall for the scam as WhatsApp slowly releases the functionality.
WhatsApp for PC snubs iOS users
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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apple
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facebook
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social networking
Hugely popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced it has launched a desktop messaging option that allows its users to send messages via a web browser.
WhatsApp hits 700 million users
Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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apple
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facebook
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social media
WhatsApp now has 700 million monthly active users and those users are sending 30 billion messages per day, according to Jan Koum, WhatsApp CEO.
Facebook to take on Telco's with VoIP service
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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Facebook introduces VoIP, escalating competition with telcos by leveraging WhatsApp's vast user base for its new communications service.
Facebook dead? No chance...
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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facebook
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social media
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whatsapp
Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.