Millions Infected By Spyware Versions Of Telegram, Signal On Google Play
According to the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, these bogus apps include nefarious features that capture and send names, user IDs, contacts, phone numbers, and chat messages to an actor-controlled server.
Sep 11, 2023, 15:29 PM IST
DOT asks suggestions from TRAI to regulate messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, more; Read details here
DOT recommends taking license fees from messaging companies like telecom operators, regulating internet-based messages and call, installing a mechanism to legally intercept calls and improving call standard , and applying the moto ‘same rule for same service’.
Sep 01, 2022, 14:26 PM IST
Good news for Signal app users! Now change number without wiping out data
The company said it now provides the ability to change the phone number on your Signal account while retaining all of your chats, profile information, and groups.
Feb 09, 2022, 10:37 AM IST
Signal's Note to Self feature on WhatsApp: Here’s how to chat with yourself
The Note to Self function might come in helpful when you need to quickly find something you wrote to yourself weeks ago
Oct 05, 2021, 19:16 PM IST
Signal pokes fun at WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook’s global outage
Meanwhile, Signal poked fun at the global outage of WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram.
Oct 04, 2021, 23:53 PM IST
Telegram, Signal users surge amid global outage of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
30 p.m., these platforms have been inoperable. Users are experiencing numerous issues as a result of the service outage. WhatsApp users are unable to send messages. While new Facebook and Instagram posts are not being refreshed.
Oct 04, 2021, 23:26 PM IST
Messaging platform Signal suffers massive outage, resolved later
About 43% of the issues reported were with its app, while 36% was with sending messages and 21% with its server connection, according to Downdetector.
Sep 27, 2021, 14:30 PM IST
WhatsApp new feature! Users soon might be able to react to messages with emojis
Using the upcoming feature, WhatsApp users will be able to react to the messages without even opening the virtual keyboard.
Aug 25, 2021, 23:37 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg uses Signal instead of WhatsApp, gets heavily trolled on Twitter
Twitterati dont seem to be in the mood to spare Mark Zuckerberg for using rival Signal app instead of WhatsApp and are heavily roasting the latter on Twitter.
Apr 07, 2021, 14:22 PM IST
Signal replaces WhatsApp to become the fastest growing app
The upcoming WhatsApp privacy policy has actually helped Signal and Telegram grow their user base. Facing a backlash in February, WhatsApp deferred its new data privacy policy by three months that is reported to be sharing users` data with Facebook (which the company has denied).
Apr 02, 2021, 18:26 PM IST
Signal pokes fun after WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook outage, sees surge in registrations
Signal’s surge comes at a time when WhatsApp is facing criticisms with its privacy policies and this is the second time this year that the company has seen a boost in user registrations - which led to the hiring of new staff, after a surge in downloads earlier this year.
Mar 20, 2021, 09:53 AM IST
Planning to shift your WhatsApp group to Signal? Here’s how to do it
One such messaging platform is Signal that gained significance after the privacy policy controversy of WhatsApp. New Signal users have been facing difficulty signing in, which also includes moving old WhatsApp groups to Signal. Signal finally solved the issues, and here’s how to shift WhatsApp groups to the Signal.
Mar 15, 2021, 23:29 PM IST
Telegram's update brings this feature to keep your chats secure, know more
Telegram got an eruption of new users in the disarray over WhatsApp's privacy policy and now the organization is adopting new features that were at that point part of its rivalry applications, features that offer greater security.
Feb 26, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
WhatsApp turns 12: Here's looking at top 5 features that are oh-so-wonderful
WhatsApp is probably the most used app in the Indian context. Youngsters, parents, teachers, businessmen everyone are on this app and their daily business happens here. In many ways, our day starts by checking the WhatsApp notifications and ends with the same. WhatsApp has completed 12 years.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
Know how to use 'Note to Self' feature on WhatsApp with these simple steps
Note to self is an extremely useful feature where you can send an important note or reminder to self. This user displays a separate chat window which makes it easier to get to your important information quickly by reducing extra steps. This is also helpful and efficient as it syncs over the cloud in the same format, so in future, if you want to find something important, it is just a few clicks away.
Feb 18, 2021, 18:13 PM IST
Signal eyes WhatsApp user base; May soon launch 8 similar features
To bring more users to the platform, Signal has reportedly introduced new features that are almost similar to the controversial messaging platform WhatsApp. This comes at a time when WhatsApp seems to be embroiled in a controversy over its new privacy rules.
Jan 27, 2021, 16:07 PM IST
WhatsApp privacy policy row: Celebs won't mind switching
Though the messaging app has delayed the privacy policy update from February 8 to May 15, 2021, a lot of users have already started switching over to other applications that provide much security. The new policy of the most widely used messaging app has sparked off a debate on various platforms regarding the privacy breach. Here's what a few celebs feel about the new WhatsApp policy:
Jan 21, 2021, 11:58 AM IST
Will continue using WhatsApp but open to better substitutes: Himansh Kohli on privacy leak
WhatsApp recently received backlash over its privacy policy controversy. Although the messaging app has delayed the privacy update from February 8 to May 15, a lot of users have already started switching over to other similar applications. Bollywood actor Himansh Kohli has also reacted to the controversy and is open to using the other available secure platforms.
Jan 19, 2021, 13:02 PM IST
