WhatsApp says its upcoming username feature includes multiple safeguards to prevent scams, impersonation, and unwanted messages after users raised privacy concerns. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to

To reserve your own username, open WhatsApp, then click on the “You” icon at the bottom right. Scroll down to “Account,” then “Username” to see your options.

The government has asked WhatsApp to explain why regulatory action should not be initiated over a proposal to replace phone nmbers username feature, saying the move could "materially increase the risk of cybercrime",

WhatsApp's upcoming username feature has sparked comparisons with Telegram, with experts warning it could increase scam, impersonation and online safety risks despite offering greater privacy.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued notices to Telegram and Signal over their username features, citing concerns of fraud and impersonation, following a similar notice to WhatsApp.