Security · 1h ago
WhatsApp usernames spark impersonation fears despite privacy pitch
Meta launched WhatsApp usernames to let users hide phone numbers, but critics warn the feature could enable impersonation. Early reports show bad actors registering names of known contacts to trick victims. Meta says it has safeguards, but experts question their effectiveness.
Meridian48 take
The feature trades one privacy risk for another, and Meta's track record on proactive moderation doesn't inspire confidence.
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