WhatsApp

Finally, an official WhatsApp app for iPad is here

The new version is now available on the Apple App Store and offers all the features expected from an advanced messaging app in 2025.

In US, spyware has consequences: Pegasus to pay Meta punitive damages

The judgment bolsters efforts by the United States government to draw red lines around the use of commercial spyware.

By MICHAEL EHRENSTEIN
13/05/2025

Israeli spyware firm NSO to pay Meta $168m. in damages for hijacking WhatsApp servers

The case caps a six-year battle between the American social media giant and the surveillance firm.

By REUTERS
07/05/2025

West Bank man hits-and-runs, caught by police while sharing selfie on WhatsApp

The man's phone was open on WhatsApp to send the selfie he had taken, which is what allowed the forces to find his location.

WhatsApp down, cutting off tens-of-thousands of users

Most users complained of having connectivity issues and claimed the app failed to send messages.

Israelis report the internet has become more violent since war began

Israel Internet Association finds that 73% of Israelis believe the war has increased online violence, with three-quarters now avoiding expressing opinions on social media.

Beware: WhatsApp's new version allows two accounts on one device

WhatsApp launched a beta version of the app with the ability to manage multiple accounts on a single device. The version was released to trial users of iPhone | Here’s how it works.

Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted scores of users

The WhatsApp official told Reuters that it had detected an effort to hack approximately 90 users of its platform.

By REUTERS
31/01/2025
(L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu, spokesman Yonatan Urich and former aide Eli Feldstein

Prime minister’s aide seeks urgent court hearing over mobile phone search warrant

The warrant was granted as part of an investigation into the leak of classified documents to the German newspaper Bild.

Social media is impacting political and social discourse

In a world where information travels at the speed of light, responsibility lies not only with content creators but also with consumers.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
24/01/2025
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