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Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press

Britain's National Cyber Security Center said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages, and other sensitive information.

An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.
(L-R, clockwise): Safra Catz, Michael Dell, Brandon Korff, Amnon Shashua, and Jan Koum

No. 46: Michael Dell, Amnon Shashua, Safra Catz, Jan Koum, Brandon Korff, Dmitry and Igor Bukhman

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

Australia seeks to curb social media algorithms with new feed choice law

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Court extends detention of soldier suspected of committing sexual offenses against minors


Not just messages: WhatsApp becomes a smart in-car tool

WhatsApp updates its interface for Apple CarPlay systems. It now allows easier management of calls and contacts. The move comes about a week after ChatGPT was integrated into the driving system.

WhatsApp. A series of updates in recent months.

End of phone use while driving: ChatGPT comes to Apple’s CarPlay system

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is being integrated into Apple CarPlay, letting drivers ask questions and get voice-only answers. This follows Apple opening CarPlay to conversational apps in iOS 26.4.

ChatGPT simulation in a car.

Finally: Artificial Intelligence arrives on WhatsApp in a new update

Meta announced the integration of a series of new features into the WhatsApp app, including the use of artificial intelligence to suggest message phrasing and edit media files within chats.

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WhatsApp will translate messages for you inside the chat

A new experimental version of the messaging app for iPhone reveals a feature that will translate entire conversations in real time, while maintaining privacy and using Apple’s language packs.

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Finally: The long-awaited WhatsApp update is coming to mobile soon

A new WhatsApp feature allows users to create a link to chat with people without an account. The interface works in the browser while keeping end-to-end encryption.

Anonymous chatting. The new feature.

Meta announces big news for parents: Dedicated WhatsApp account for kids with full supervision

Meta launches WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, giving parents full control, ad restrictions, AI tool blocking, and privacy management.

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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.

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Iranians in LA turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones

Meanwhile, many in Iran are using VPNs, circumvention apps, and other tools to bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.

Members of the Iranian community celebrate in front of the Federal Building on March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

The most requested feature ever: WhatsApp will allow scheduling messages in advance

WhatsApp is developing an official option to schedule messages within the app. Soon you will be able to set a time and date for automatic sending of personal and group messages.

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WhatsApp on the way to adding a "spoiler" option for messages

A new feature revealed in the beta version will allow users to hide text behind a gray bar that will be revealed only when tapped – similar to the existing highlighting and formatting tools.

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