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Why India Paused WhatsApp Usernames—and Why Nigeria Should Pay Close Attention (WIRED Analysis)

A technical analysis of Meta’s newest identity feature-Whatsapp usernames, the cybersecurity risks it presents, and what Nigeria can…

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