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WhatsApp hacking: Govt questions timing of disclosure, seeks report

The government is also questioning the timing of the disclosure of the hacking incident, particularly against the backdrop of the Centre seeking three months' time from the Supreme Court to come up with rules to curb misuse of social media in the cou

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WhatsApp sues NSO Group, an Israeli firm behind the tech that helped spies hack into phones of 1,400 users across 4 continents. Pic/AFP

WhatsApp sues NSO Group, an Israeli firm behind the tech that helped spies hack into phones of 1,400 users across 4 continents. Pic/AFP

New Delhi: The government has expressed concern over WhatsApp not disclosing Pegasus hacking incident during its multiple rounds of discussions with the Centre since June, according to sources.

A senior government functionary, who did not wish to be named, questioned whether this was a rearguard action by WhatsApp to prevent the government from bringing measures on traceability and accountability.

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