Pakistan Army Switches from WhatsApp to WeChat Over Spying Fears

The Pakistan military has reportedly dumped WhatsApp in favor of China's WeChat for official communications, citing concerns over surveillance, data leaks, and hacking risks associated with WhatsApp.

4 Aug, 16:41 — 4 Aug, 16:41

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Pakistan Army Dumps WhatsApp For China's WeChat Over Spying, Hacking Fears

According to the directive, the military believes WhatsApp poses a higher risk of surveillance, data leaks and hacking of official conversations. As a result, personnel have been asked to move official chats to WeChat instead.

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Pakistan Army Switches from WhatsApp to WeChat Over Spying Fears

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Pakistan Army Dumps WhatsApp For China's WeChat Over Spying, Hacking Fears

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