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US House bans WhatsApp from staff devices
- The U.S. House of Representatives' top official has banned WhatsApp from government-issued devices used by its staff due to potential security risks.
- The ban was based on concerns regarding WhatsApp's lack of transparency in data protection, absence of stored data encryption, and overall security risks associated with its usage.
- The memo suggests alternatives like Signal, iMessage, FaceTime, and Microsoft Teams for staff communication.
- Meta reported disrupting a hacking campaign involving about 90 WhatsApp users, and the hack was linked to Paragon Solutions, an Israeli spyware maker acquired by an American private equity firm.
- Several governments, including those of Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Israel, and Singapore, are reportedly potential customers of Paragon Solutions according to a research report.
- A Meta spokesperson disagreed with the ban, stating that WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted, providing a higher level of security compared to other apps on the approved list.
- The ban was issued by the U.S. House Chief Administrative Officer, and Meta's comment was included in the updated version of the story.
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