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WhatsApp Flaw Exposed Phone Numbers And Photos Of 3.5 Billion Users, Say Researchers

A significant privacy issue in WhatsApp has come to light after researchers revealed that a long-standing flaw exposed the phone numbers and profile photos of nearly 3.5 billion users worldwide. The discovery was made by a team from the University of Vienna, who found that WhatsApp’s contact-discovery system lacked proper rate limiting, allowing automated tools to check millions of phone numbers per hour. Through this gap, researchers were able to confirm whether a number was registered on

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19 Nov 2025 09:07 AM 222 views

WhatsApp Flaw Exposed Phone Numbers And Photos Of 3.5 Billion Users, Say Researchers

A significant privacy issue in WhatsApp has come to light after researchers revealed that a long-standing flaw exposed the phone numbers and profile photos of nearly 3.5 billion users worldwide. The discovery was made by a team from the University of Vienna, who found that WhatsApp’s contact-discovery system lacked proper rate limiting, allowing automated tools to check millions of phone numbers per hour. Through this gap, researchers were able to confirm whether a number was registered on

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PPF account guidelines for NRIs: Key rules, tax benefits, and maturity terms

Many Indians who migrate abroad continue to maintain strong financial ties with their home country through various savings and investment instruments, including the Public Provident Fund (PPF). However, once an individual’s residential status changes under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), different rules come into play. The guidelines determine whether Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can hold or operate PPF accounts and how the proceeds are managed upon maturity. Under exis

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25 Oct 2025 09:59 AM 620 views

PPF account guidelines for NRIs: Key rules, tax benefits, and maturity terms

Many Indians who migrate abroad continue to maintain strong financial ties with their home country through various savings and investment instruments, including the Public Provident Fund (PPF). However, once an individual’s residential status changes under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), different rules come into play. The guidelines determine whether Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can hold or operate PPF accounts and how the proceeds are managed upon maturity. Under exis

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WhatsApp view once feature: complete guide to uses, privacy impact, and phone support

WhatsApp introduced the view once feature in August 2021, giving users the ability to send photos and videos that disappear immediately after being opened once by the recipient. Even after four years, many users remain unaware of its existence or are confused about why they cannot find it on their phones. This privacy-focused feature is simple but powerful, letting you share sensitive media without leaving digital traces. How to enable the view once option

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29 Jul 2025 09:44 AM 1.11k views

WhatsApp view once feature: complete guide to uses, privacy impact, and phone support

WhatsApp introduced the view once feature in August 2021, giving users the ability to send photos and videos that disappear immediately after being opened once by the recipient. Even after four years, many users remain unaware of its existence or are confused about why they cannot find it on their phones. This privacy-focused feature is simple but powerful, letting you share sensitive media without leaving digital traces. How to enable the view once option

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No Fee for Updating Nominee in PPF Account, Confirms FM Nirmala Sitharaman

In a move that offers much-needed relief to Public Provident Fund (PPF) account holders across India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has officially announced that individuals will no longer have to pay any fees to add, update, or remove nominee details in their PPF accounts. The announcement was made via a post on social media platform X and follows a recent government notification that amends the applicable savings rules. Through Gazette Notification 02/4/25, changes have been introduce

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04 Apr 2025 04:03 AM 1.36k views

No Fee for Updating Nominee in PPF Account, Confirms FM Nirmala Sitharaman

In a move that offers much-needed relief to Public Provident Fund (PPF) account holders across India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has officially announced that individuals will no longer have to pay any fees to add, update, or remove nominee details in their PPF accounts. The announcement was made via a post on social media platform X and follows a recent government notification that amends the applicable savings rules. Through Gazette Notification 02/4/25, changes have been introduce

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5 Tax-Free Investments for Building a Strong Financial Strategy

For many young people, managing bills and budgets can leave very little room for savings, but even small investments in tax-free schemes can significantly contribute to building a secure financial future. These investments act as a foundation for a solid tax strategy, offering benefits under the old tax regime with annual investment limits. Section 80C Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, you can invest in options like the Public Provident

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08 Jan 2025 07:13 AM 1.41k views

5 Tax-Free Investments for Building a Strong Financial Strategy

For many young people, managing bills and budgets can leave very little room for savings, but even small investments in tax-free schemes can significantly contribute to building a secure financial future. These investments act as a foundation for a solid tax strategy, offering benefits under the old tax regime with annual investment limits. Section 80C Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, you can invest in options like the Public Provident

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WhatsApp Flaw Exposed Phone Numbers And Photos Of 3.5 Billion Users, Say Researchers

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PPF account guidelines for NRIs: Key rules, tax benefits, and maturity terms

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WhatsApp Flaw Exposed Phone Numbers And Photos Of 3.5 Billion Users, Say Researchers

WhatsApp Flaw Exposed Phone Numbers And Photos Of 3.5 Billion Users, Say Researchers

PPF account guidelines for NRIs: Key rules, tax benefits, and maturity terms

PPF account guidelines for NRIs: Key rules, tax benefits, and maturity terms

WhatsApp view once feature: complete guide to uses, privacy impact, and phone support

WhatsApp view once feature: complete guide to uses, privacy impact, and phone support

No Fee for Updating Nominee in PPF Account, Confirms FM Nirmala Sitharaman

No Fee for Updating Nominee in PPF Account, Confirms FM Nirmala Sitharaman

5 Tax-Free Investments for Building a Strong Financial Strategy

5 Tax-Free Investments for Building a Strong Financial Strategy

9 Dead as Gujarat Bridge Collapses into Mahisagar River

Yuvagalam Wrapped: Here's what Lokesh said

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