CyberSecurity News

WhatsApp rolls out usernames to help users hide their phone number

BleepingComputer

· June 29, 2026

AI summary

WhatsApp has introduced a feature that enables users to reserve usernames, which helps to conceal their phone numbers from individuals not in their contact list, enhancing user privacy. This new capability allows users to maintain some level of anonymity when interacting with others on the platform.

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