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Italy and Israeli spyware firm Paragon cut ties amid surveillance scandal
09.06.25|CTechNew details reveal government-sanctioned targeting of migrant rescue workers, as Paragon’s “ethical spyware” claims unravel.
NSO seeks new trial after $168 million jury verdict in WhatsApp case
03.06.25|Omer KabirSpyware maker claims punitive damages are unconstitutional and unaffordable amid mounting financial woes.
NSO seeks new trial after $168 million jury verdict in WhatsApp case
03.06.25|Omer KabirSpyware maker claims punitive damages are unconstitutional and unaffordable amid mounting financial woes.
Paragon’s ‘clean’ spyware image shattered by WhatsApp hacking allegations
02.02.25|Omer KabirIsraeli firm once seen as a responsible player accused of targeting journalists and activists.
Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking WhatsApp, says US judge
22.12.24|ReutersThe hack exposed the surveillance of more than 1,400 users, including journalists, human rights activists, and dissidents
WhatsApp down: Messaging service suffers serious global disruption
11.12.24|CTechUsers of Meta-owned WhatsApp from across the world have reported problems with both sending and receiving messages. Some users are also reporting issues with other Meta services like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
WhatsApp Down: Messaging service suffers serious disruption
03.04.24|CTechUsers of Meta-owned WhatsApp from across the world have reported problems with both sending and receiving messages
Forget about Metaverse: Zuckerberg is betting on WhatsApp as Meta's growth engine
08.11.23|Omer KabirWhatsApp's presence in the US has reached a pivotal point, with the app now installed on half of the smartphones owned by individuals aged 18 to 35 in the country. "I believe there's much room for improvement and the potential to create a more intimate social feed for all your friends”, said Mark Zuckerberg
The day WhatsApp changed from a messaging app to a lifesaver in war
22.10.23|Elihay VidalThe October 7th war will be etched in the minds of Israelis as a war in which WhatsApp emerged as the most crucial means of communication, serving not just individuals to share their status and location but as a life-saving tool for soldiers and fighters in the field
Cyber Directorate investigates blocking of opposition MKs from WhatsApp
10.09.23|Omer KabirAccording to the Cyber Directorate, as of now all members of the Knesset, including Opposition Head Yair Lapid, have access again to the application. As far as is known, this is not a case of device hacking
The battle over end-to-end encryption: Legislation threatens user privacy
16.07.23|Viki AuslenderA new law proposed in Britain, aimed at protecting children's safety, could set a dangerous global precedent for accessing encrypted messages, jeopardizing the privacy of journalists, human rights activists, diplomats, and all users
WhatsApp Down: Messaging service suffers major disruption
25.10.22|CTechUsers of Meta-owned WhatsApp from across the world have reported problems with both sending and receiving messages
Voices off: Why do we all hate our voice on WhatsApp?
28.08.22|Adva KiselsteinIn voice messages we don't sound like ourselves, which is very annoying. A professor of hearing, experts in sound files, a senior psychoanalyst, and a skilled narrator explain why this happens, and what can be done about it
Whatslly merges Salesforce and WhatsApp to tackle new-age sales tricks
02.02.22|James SpiroThe startup integrates the two popular platforms to help salespeople maintain relationships and follow federal compliance laws
Facebook Israel invites small businesses to its Commerce School
27.06.21|James SpiroOne in three shoppers plan to spend less time in-store even after the pandemic is over, so businesses small and large need to prepare accordingly
WhatsApp’s new privacy settings Signal change for instant messaging
12.01.21|James SpiroAfter Facebook updated its privacy settings for WhatsApp, concerned voices from Israel and the world start pondering an alternative
Fleeing Facebook? Global poll finds 60% of girls faced harrassment on social media platforms
05.10.20|ReutersStudy finds 1 in 5 girls has quit or cut down on use; "Keeping women safe on our apps is critical," says Facebook exec
WhatsApp down for the second time in a month
14.07.20|CTechThe vast majority of reports were focused on connection issues, with around a quarter of complaints highlighting issues related to sending and receiving messages
“Many risk-taking fintech firms will falter,” predicts Qumra Capital managing partner
01.07.20|Hagar RavetErez Shachar says traditional banks are losing ground to tech giants entering the digital wallet world
Facebook reinstates social media accounts of blocked NSO employees
30.06.20|Hagar Ravet“We will continue to utilize all our available tools to ensure that our platforms are not being misused,” social media giant tells Calcalist

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