July 2, 2026 12:48 PM
“Multiple layers of defence against scams”: WhatsApp defends “usernames” feature as government issues notice
Hours after the government issued a notice to Meta-owned WhatsApp over the proposed rollout of the 'username feature', the messaging platform claimed it has built "multiple layers of defence against scams". The government has asked Meta not to roll out the feature until satisfactory consultations are completed. A WhatsApp spokesperson said the company has announced the option for people to reserve their preferred username on the platform. "The ability to use a username is not yet live and will...