US House bans WhatsApp on staff devices over security concerns
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The U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp on government-issued devices over cybersecurity concerns, advising staff to use alternatives like Microsoft Teams, Wickr, Signal, iMessage, or FaceTime. The move aligns with broader restrictions on high-risk apps (e.g., TikTok and some AI tools). WhatsApp disputes the characterization and highlights its default end-to-end encryption, while recent ad-related changes on the platform raise additional privacy considerations.
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