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WhatsApp security concerns see app banned in Congress; iMessage recommended


Congressional staffers working in the House of Representatives have been told that WhatsApp security risks means they must no longer...

Congressional staffers working in the House of Representatives have been told that WhatsApp security risks means they must no longer use the app on government devices. Andy Stone, a spokesperson for WhatsApp parent company Meta, said in a statement to Axios, “We disagree with the House Chief Administrative Officer’s characterization in the strongest possible terms.” He’s known for his op-eds and diary pieces, exploring his experience of Apple products over time, for a more rounded review.

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