In a move that sends shockwaves through the corridors of Washington and resonates across the global tech landscape, the US House of Representatives has issued an official ban on the use of WhatsApp across all government-managed devices. The prohibition, delivered via an internal email by the...
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In a decisive move underscoring escalating concerns about digital security and privacy within U.S. federal operations, the House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has informed congressional staff that WhatsApp, the globally dominant messaging app owned by Meta Platforms, is...
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