Portugal warns foreign state-backed hackers targeting officials' and military messaging accounts
According to the Portuguese national intelligence service (SIS), the hacker group targeted WhatsApp and Signal accounts of government officials, diplomats, and military personnel.
Iranians in LA turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones
The most requested feature ever: WhatsApp will allow scheduling messages in advance
WhatsApp on the way to adding a "spoiler" option for messages
WhatsApp will allow new group members to read old messages
From now on, WhatsApp groups will not start from scratch: A new feature allows admins to reveal up to 100 previous messages to new members who join the group chat.
On the way to a change: WhatsApp stories will receive a central place in a new design
A new beta version of WhatsApp presents a significant change in the interface: Status updates of the closest contacts will appear in a dedicated row at the top of the chats list.
WhatsApp’s transcription revolution reaches all users
WhatsApp rolls out a major AI feature letting users convert voice messages into text instantly, fulfilling one of its most requested tools for easier messaging and accessibility.
Russia steps up campaign against Telegram with allegations against its founder
Telegram has responded, accusing Russian authorities of using false pretexts to cripple its operations and promote a new state-owned messenger called MAX.
WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app
Russia began limiting calls on messaging platforms last year, accusing them of refusing to share information with law enforcement.
Protecting journalists and public figures: WhatsApp launches new update
Aiming to tackle cyberattacks, WhatsApp joins Google and Apple by introducing an option to secure accounts more strongly. The feature will be available to all users in the coming weeks.
AI personal assistant takes the world by storm: “Now I feel like I’m living in the future”
The AI-based personal assistant Clawdbot has gone viral for its powerful features, but experts warn it raises serious security risks due to access to private data and personal accounts.
More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds
Online abuse reports in Israel jumped 71 percent in 2025, with children now submitting the majority of complaints directly to authorities.
The Yasmin Lukatz Project and the Rehabilitation Fund of the Kibbutz Movement
Code for Israel and the Rehabilitation Fund of the Kibbutz Movement introduced a technological solution to strengthen and grow kibbutz communities after the war.
Who’s who in the group? WhatsApp allows adding personal tags next to names
The new feature, now available to iPhone users and on its way to all users, allows adding a text label next to names in groups.
