Secret codewords, WhatsApp chats, and seemingly harmless group names have emerged as the hidden language of corruption in Chhattisgarh, exposing multiple layers of power, money, and influence in the coal and liquor scams that have rocked the state.

A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft or SIM swaps. First ...

Union Bank of India lets its customers check their savings and current account balances via different online and offline methods. As more financial institutions adopt modern banking methods, customers have also started gravitating towards convenient ways of accessing banking services. For example, the Union Bank of India allows customers to check their account balance...

WhatsApp is one of the popular messaging applications available in the world. The Meta-owned platform is constantly adding new features to increase the user experience. However, common users are still not aware of many great features. In this article, we explore some of these lesser-known features to help you use WhatsApp more efficiently.

A 32-year-old man from Hyderabad has lost Rs 75 lakh after falling prey to online betting fraud, not once, but twice. It all began with a WhatsApp message from an unknown number promoting online betting games and promising easy profits.

For Status, WhatsApp is rolling out new stickers, including interactive designs, music lyric templates and question prompts to boost engagement.

WhatsApp announced a slew of new features for its app on Thursday ahead of the holiday season. According to the Meta-owned instant messaging platform, its new Missed Call Messages feature is a replacement for traditional voicemail and is designed to make it easier to catch up with loved ones. Image creation with Meta AI is also said to have received upgrades, includin...

WhatsApp started rolling out ads in WhatsApp Status and Channels. Several users have spotted the ads on WhatsApp, but these ads do not appear in private chats. The company is displaying a pop-up message on the platform informing users that they will begin seeing ads on the app. Personal messages, calls, and statuses are claimed to remain end-to-end encrypted. WhatsApp...

UCO Bank allows customers to check their account balance easily using several online methods. These include net banking, mobile banking apps like UCO mBanking+ and UCO mPassbook, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS, and a missed call service. Each option is designed to offer quick, secure, and round-the-clock access to balance details. Customers can choose the method that...

Bank of Baroda or BOB customers can check their account balance via various online and offline methods. While some people might prefer visiting a branch in their vicinity, it is not always possible to do so. If such scenarios, you can check your BOB account balance through the bank's mobile banking app, internet banking, SMS and missed call banking, or WhatsApp. The f...

The woman was contacted online by a person identifying himself as "Hirad Ahmed," who claimed to be a doctor. Through a series of WhatsApp calls, messages, and video calls, the scammer cultivated a relationship and gained the woman's trust.

The EU said Thursday it had opened an antitrust probe to determine if the way Meta is rolling out AI features in WhatsApp breaches the bloc's competition rules.

Brussels is planning a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms over the rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential to plug security gaps cybercriminals exploit.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) offers several convenient online methods for checking account balances, making banking easier for customers. Users can view their balance through the PNB ONE mobile app, PNB Internet Banking, UPI apps, WhatsApp banking, SMS banking or the missed call service. These tools provide quick access to balance details, mini statements and recent tra...

WhatsApp released its new 'Remind Me' feature to select beta testers earlier this year as part of the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.21.14 update. While the functionality is still being tested, it is expected to be rolled out via a stable channel to other users in the coming months. The instant messaging platform, with this feature, will allow users to set a time when...

Jemimah Rodrigues has opened up about the overwhelming wave of calls, messages and social-media attention she received after her match-winning knock in the World Cup semi-final

WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain access using verifi...

IDFC First Bank account holders need a registered mobile number to conveniently check their balance online via internet banking, mobile banking, missed call banking, or WhatsApp banking. These methods usually come in handy when you are unable to visit the nearest branch or an ATM. However, it is to be noted that you do need a stable internet connection for checking th...

SIM binding is a process where a messaging app verifies that the registered SIM card remains active in your device. If the SIM is removed, replaced, or deactivated, the app will stop functioning.

The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registration inserted in the ...

A woman from Tirunelveli was brutally hacked to death by her estranged husband inside a women's hostel in Coimbatore on Sunday, in a crime that has triggered outrage over rising offences against women in Tamil Nadu.

In yet another revelation in the Delhi blast probe, investigators have discovered a trail of WhatsApp chats that reveal one of the key accused's desperation for money.

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature for its Android app that adds a celebratory animation in chats. According to details shared by a feature tracker, the platform is working on a confetti effect that appears when users react to messages with certain emojis. The change is purely visual and aims to make reactions in Chats, Channels and Status updates feel more ...