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WhatsApp to roll out ‘Chat Lock’ feature in bid to increase user privacy

WhatsApp, the global messaging giant, is set to increase user privacy with its upcoming ‘Chat Lock’ feature. The most widely used messaging app, WhatsApp, has revealed that it will soon…

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Need to leave a group? WhatsApp has just revealed fresh layers of privacy

WhatsApp can now leave a group silently, among other things, thanks to the company’s latest added features. WhatsApp has announced a new set of updates to its mobile application for…

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Instagram and Facebook can track anything you do on any website: study

The user is not informed that the company is altering webpages in this manner. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has been altering websites visited by its users, allowing…

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Prying eyes: Are marketing messages considered an infringement on privacy?

Doha News asked residents in Qatar about their opinions on marketing messages sent by companies and the possible privacy concerns they pose. In a recent poll on Instagram, hundreds of…

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Google warns 1 million devices targeted by ‘Russian hack’

The global tech giant said 1 million devices were targeted by the Glupteba cyber attack. Google has taken legal action against Russian hackers that it thinks are behind infecting over…

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Instagram unveils birthdate requirement to battle child abuse

Under the new policy, all Instagram users will be required to enter their birthdate before before using the app. Facebook has announced that its video and photo sharing platform Instagram…

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Qatar named top downloader of VPN as users attempt to bypass internet restrictions

VPN came in handy for people in countries with restrictions on Internet usage. Qatar comes out on top for countries with the highest percentage of VPN application downloads for the…

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Protection or privacy: Should Apple scan your iPhone for child abuse content?

Apple’s announcement was met with mixed reactions over privacy concerns. Earlier this week, Doha News reported on Apple’s plans to introduce a child abuse detection system in its iCloud feature.…

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How private is your private data?

Tech titans seem to advocate for our privacy – but how genuine is it? We often hear companies and governments talk about encryption – some favouring it and others against…

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