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US House Bans WhatsApp on Government Devices Over Cybersecurity Fears

  • WhatsApp has been banned from all devices used by House of Representatives personnel due to concerns over user data protection, according to a memo received by all House personnel on Monday.
  • The Office of Cybersecurity stated that WhatsApp is a high risk to users due to a lack of transparency and encryption concerns.
  • Meta expressed strong disagreement with the House's decision, emphasizing that it does not track users' messages or provide bulk information to governments.
  • Skepticism around WhatsApp's security has grown, leading the U.S. House to issue guidance against its use on government phones.
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Since July 1, 2025, WhatsApp will stop working on a number of old phone models.The app will no longer offer updates or technical support on those devices, which will affect security, performance, and the ability to send or receive messages.The platform, owned by Meta, makes periodic adjustments to its operating system requirements. Mass filtering exposed 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook: Is your account at risk?These changes…

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It will no longer be possible to install in the official devices of the Chamber of Representatives: "High risks for public safety." The Italian police chief had also launched the alarm on the messaging apps: the government thinks of national alternatives.Whatsapp is only the tip of the "iceberg" ...

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In the House of Representatives it is forbidden to access WhatsApp because it is considered a vulnerable application to the theft of information

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NBC New York broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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