India asks WhatsApp to pause username feature rollout over fraud concerns
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India has asked whatsapp to pause the rollout of its username feature due to concerns about potential fraud and anonymity. The government has reportedly given the company a short timeframe to respond and justify the feature. It appears that at least one other country, somalia, has also expressed security concerns about the rollout, although it is unclear if other nations have taken similar action.
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