Somalia worries about WhatsApp usernames security
Somalia has expressed concerns that WhatsApp’s upcoming feature allowing users to chat via usernames rather than phone numbers could hinder efforts to track criminals, including militants linked to al-Shabab. The Somali government fears that unverified, untraceable usernames could facilitate financial fraud and complicate security measures in a country still fighting insurgency. Despite assurances from WhatsApp that users will still need phone numbers and that safeguards are in place, Somalia has approached Meta to address these security concerns.
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