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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: For years, your phone number has been your passport to WhatsApp. Soon, it may simply become your backstage pass. But before usernames replace digits, India’s regulators want to ensure the next chapter of digital communication doesn’t become a masterclass in digital deception. WhatsApp’s much-anticipated username feature, designed to let users connect without revealing their phone numbers, has reportedly encountered fresh scrutiny in India. While Meta has indicated that the feature includes multiple security safeguards, discussions with Indian authorities are reportedly continuing over concerns related to impersonation, identity fraud and cyber scams. As a result, the…
