# WhatsApp’s New Privacy Feature Weaponised by Cybercriminals, Experts Warn

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Podcast: [Morning Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-drive-7382993)
Published: 2026-07-09T05:45:51+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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