Episode
WhatsApp’s New Privacy Feature Weaponised by Cybercriminals, Experts Warn
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- Morning Drive
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- Jul 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1554
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Summary
As WhatsApp rolls out its highly anticipated username feature to boost user privacy, cybersecurity experts are warning of a potential disaster. Cyronel founder Nikita Astionov joins Tim Elliott to unpack how automated AI-driven fraud and sophisticated impersonation tactics are transforming this privacy tool into a dangerous new weapon for cybercriminals.