Somalia Expresses Security Concerns Over WhatsApp Usernames

Somalia's government has voiced concerns regarding WhatsApp's upcoming feature allowing users to chat via usernames instead of phone numbers, citing potential security risks to its anti-terror efforts.

23 Jul, 00:24 — 23 Jul, 00:24

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Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia’s anti-terror fight

Somalia's government has told the BBC it is concerned about WhatsApp's plan to launch a new feature that would let people chat using usernames rather than phone numbers, saying it could pose a security risk.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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Somalia Expresses Security Concerns Over WhatsApp Usernames

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Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia’s anti-terror fight

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