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WhatsApp rejects British government demand for 'backdoor' access to encryped messages
The news comes as UK PM appeals for technology firms to help combat terrorism.
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton to leave company for his own foundation
Acton launched WhatsApp with Jan Koum in 2009.
'Slap bet' video goes viral: Schoolboy suffers 25% hearing loss after being cuffed
Three boys involved in the slapping incident have been suspended from school.
WhatsApp introduces verified accounts for certain users - how do you get one?
Green badge verification coming to service near you soon.
Hackers offered up to $500,000 for WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram zero-day exploits
The firm released a new price list for tools that permit remote code execution and local privilege escalation on messaging apps.
How to send money using WhatsApp: New payment feature being trialled by chat app
Instant bank transfers to family and friends could be coming to the app soon.
Snapchat accidentally signed up to Russia's official list of spy-friendly tech firms
The anti-terror legislation will require tech firms to retain users' data from 2018.
College girl stripped and beaten in hostel for allegedly stealing mobile phone
The father of the girl has threatened to kill himself and his daughter after a video of the girl being thrashed went viral.
Smartphone screens are the new 'front lines of war', says UK home secretary Amber Rudd
Rudd pledged to "purge the internet of poisonous and pernicious material".
Why Amber Rudd's anti-WhatsApp encryption spiel is 'technologically illiterate rubbish'
Experts warn Amber Rudd's anti-encryption proposals would put UK citizens at risk.
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg: Telling little girls not to lead at a young age is a mistake
"We need to start paying women well and we need the public and the corporate policy to get there," she said.
WhatsApp scammers strike again, demanding victims pay for bogus subscription
WhatsApp is a free service and any demands to pay for a subscription should be ignored.
WhatsApp down in China: Disruption sparks fears of government censorship
China users report widespread disruption of messaging app.
Telegram founder pledges purge of Isis content as platform hit with Indonesia blackout
Pavel Durov: 'Telegram is heavily encrypted [...] but we're no friends of terrorists.'
Facebook, WhatsApp, Google have to decrypt messages under new Australian cybersecurity laws
Australia says internet companies are just as obligated as telecom firms to assist police in investigations.
Who has your back? How tech firms rank at protecting your privacy against government surveillance
'The giants of Silicon Valley can and must do better', the Electronic Frontier Foundation said.
Ex-GCHQ chief says Russia causing 'cyberspace mayhem', urges push back against Russian state activity
'People will have to push back against Russian state activity' former GCHQ director Robert Hannigan said.
'SpyDealer' Android malware steals data from Facebook, WhatsApp and Skype apps
Palo Alto Networks claimed the malware leaves 25% of all Android devices at risk.
Facebook touts anti-terror scheme but 'refuses' to give MI5 access to terrorists' messages
Sheryl Sandberg will reportedly tell UK home secretary WhatsApp chats are off-limits.
Watch Pakistani man take his pet lion for a ride in his car
Saqlain Javed said he had all the required permits and documents required to keep the lion.
Jeremy Corbyn's viral revolution: Momentum's savvy social media strategy hailed
Momentum claimed to have reached 30% of UK Facebook users with viral videos.
Theresa May's internet problem: What are 'safe spaces' and should they be shut down?
From WhatsApp to Telegram: Encrypted applications are once again under the spotlight.
Warning: Delete this WhatsApp message immediately if you receive it
WhatsApp users are warned about scam message demanding money for 'lifetime subscription'.
Fake WhatsApp messages spark violent mob attacks, killing seven in India
Facebook-owned messaging app cited in gang attacks as viral YouTube video shows man beaten to death.
Facebook fined equivalent of just four days' profit over WhatsApp deception
Facebook falsely claimed that WhatsApp IDs wouldn't be linked to Facebook profiles.
WhatsApp down: Chat app falls offline for second time in two weeks
The Facebook-owned messaging platform went offline on 17 May, a fortnight after the last outage.
Beware: Do not click on this fake WhatsApp link that promises to change background colour
It urges users to install an unwanted adware on their systems.
WhatsApp fined €3m in Italy over data sharing with Facebook
WhatsApp said it was reviewing the decision and would look forward to responding to officials.
Recruitment and technology: The importance of an industry keeping up with the times
Despite progress, we're only just beginning to see how influential technology will be in recruitment arena.
WhatsApp down: Messaging app goes offline for users worldwide
The Facebook-owned instant messaging service fell offline on the evening of 3 May across the UK and Europe.