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2026-06-29 SecurityWeek

WhatsApp Rolling Out Username Feature to Bolster Phone Number Privacy

An optional ‘username key’ adds another layer by requiring a secondary credential before someone can message users. The post WhatsApp Rolling Out Username Feature to Bolster Phone Number Privacy appea...

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