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WCD ministry moots law against indecent depiction of women on digital platforms like WhatsApp, Skype

Indecent representation of women on digital messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Skype has been proposed to be made illegal by the WCD ministry.

Uganda to levy tax on WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber and other social media platform users

Uganda has imposed a controversial tax on people using social media platforms in a move to curb "gossip" and raise revenue, the media reported.

Google removes spyware app called Tizi from Google Play Store; affected devices notified

Earlier variant of Tizi did not have rooting capabilities but it developed later on and thereafter started stealing sensitive information from devices.

TRAI to issue recommendations on net neutrality on 28 November, says TRAI chairman RS Sharma

The TRAI's recommendations will come at a time when there is a debate raging over net neutrality globally.

TRAI to come out with views on net neutrality by October end, to start consultation on OTT app regulation

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has already concluded open house discussions around the controversial issue of net neutrality.

Saudi government to lift ban on calls made through smartphone apps, but will monitor and censor them

However, on 21 September morning, Messenger and Viber appeared to remain blocked inside the Saudi kingdom.

Despite end to end encryption, apps like WhatsApp, Messenger are still vulnerable to hacking: Study

Messaging apps like WhatsApp, and Viber are exposed to hacking because they are unaware of security options like an 'authentication ceremony'.

Researchers claim that most WhatsApp and Viber users are exposed to fraud and hacking

Most Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Viber users are leaving themselves exposed to fraud or hacking because they are unaware of 'authentication ceremony'.

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton announces pilot test of WhatsApp for Business in India

Brian Acton, co-founder of popular messaging app WhatsApp, today called on IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to discuss ways in which the company can contribute to India's vision for digital commerce.

Google Duo climbs on the top of Google Play Store

Google Duo, the latest app by Google has topped the Google Play Store "Top Free" ranks within 3 days of the launch. Currently, the video-calling app is number one in Google Play Store in the USA region while number six in the Indian region.