The Indian government has halted the rollout of WhatsApp's new 'Usernames' feature, citing concerns over increased cybercrime, identity theft, and online fraud. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a notice to Meta, demanding a response within three days. Authorities worry that hiding mobile numbers behind usernames will make it difficult for law enforcement to track criminals. WhatsApp has been directed not to launch the feature in India until a complete official review is conducted, despite the company's claims of having safeguards for verified accounts. https://otvkhabar.in/national/centre-puts-whatsapp-usernames-feature-on-hold-issues-notice-to-meta-over-cybersecurity-concerns-12125574 #creator program