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Cadbury issues warning over chocolate Easter egg WhatsApp scam

The major chocolate manufacturer has issued an urgent warning after posts were shared on WhatsApp promising a free Easter basket - and people are already being caught out by the scam

Glasgow Live

Warning over free Cadbury Easter basket Whatsapp scam

The scam message has been circulating on Whatsapp

Belfast Live

Warning over 'sinister' free Cadbury Easter basket scam on WhatsApp

Cadbury customers in Ireland have been tricked by the promise of a free "Cadbury EasterChocolate Basket" in a phishing scam circulating on WhatsApp and Facebook

Daily Mirror

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WhatsApp users warned over Cadbury Easter hamper scam

People have been warned not to follow the link

Dublin Live

Irish people warned of 'sinister' free Cadbury Easter basket scam circulating on WhatsApp

The scam message is being spread on social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp

Irish Mirror

Camilla keeps hi-tech watch over Charles at new Meta headquarters

The couple later took part in their first digital plaque unveiling to officially open the tech giant’s new King’s Cross campus.

The Independent UK

'Entered the Suarez zone' - agent of former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez shares WhatsApp exchange

Former Liverpool striker's confidence has been evidenced yet again after his agent shared a text exchange between the pair

Liverpool Echo

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Algorithms, bots and elections in Africa: how social media influences political choices

The rise in the use of smartphones and an increased adoption of mobile internet in Africa are fundamentally altering the media ecology for election campaigns.

The Conversation

TechScape: When Wikipedia fiction becomes real life fact

In this week’s newsletter: how a madeup backstory for a crisp mascot became accepted fact, and why it proves the internet doesn’t just reflect reality – it can alter it too

The Guardian - UK

Luis Suarez's private WhatsApp messages emerge as he does exactly what he promised

Uruguay will head to Qatar for the World Cup this winter after Luis Suarez inspired his nation to qualification after vowing to shoulder responsibility following a difficult run of results.

Daily Mirror

WhatsApp testing 2GB file size transfer limit

WhatsApp is testing a 2GB cap for file transfers between users of the instant messaging platform.

Dynamite News

Are Bengaluru cops ‘forcing’ locals to hand over phones to check WhatsApp, photos?

At 2 am on February 25, Nikhil*, 22, hailed an auto at Bengaluru’s HSR Layout. The IT employee had been drinking with friends and was on his way home when two patrol police personnel stopped his auto at Somasundarapalya.

Newslaundry

Even a mugger didn’t want my old Nokia. So why are so many people turning to ‘dumbphones’?

They are low-tech and hard to text on, but the simplicity is comforting. I was a devotee for years and can see the appeal, says writer Max Fletcher

The Guardian - UK

MBA student held in Noida for sending masturbation video to woman

NOIDA: A 26-year-old MBA student was arrested on Monday for allegedly sending a video of him masturbating to a 20-year-old woman living in a Noida highrise, said police. The woman, who knew the accused, said that the video sent on WhatsApp traumatised her.

The Times of India

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The Hindu

‘Twisterhood’ and the school of running wizardry

On the eve of Tower Twisters’ anniversary, a look at the systems that make this running group special

Liverpool Echo

Mum's epic takedown of Whatsapp scammer trying to take £400

The con artist tried to trick the mum out of £400

The Hindu

Jharkhand HC directs CBI to implead WhatsApp chief in judge murder case

The High Court ordered WhatsApp to be added as a respondent in the case

Dublin Live

WhatsApp scammers using devious trick to steal money from worried parents

Scammer will impersonate a loved one claiming to be in distress

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Mastermind of a ‘conspiracy’: Why Umar Khalid’s bail plea was dismissed after 8 months of hearings

In July 2021, former JNU student Umar Khalid filed a bail plea at a Delhi court after spending 10 months in jail. Khalid had been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his alleged involvement in a “conspiracy” related to the 2020 Delhi riots.

The Guardian - UK

Sites reported record 29.3m child abuse images in 2021

Rise of 35% on previous year may represent improvement on the part of platforms, says nonprofit centre

The Conversation

Why Telegram became the go-to app for Ukrainians – despite being rife with Russian disinformation

For weeks, Russia’s military assault on Ukraine has been complemented by full-fledged information warfare. The Kremlin has propagandised Russian state media, and is trying to control the narrative online too.

The Hindu

‘Maya’ to provide all necessary info to tourists

Kerala Tourism launches 24x7 WhatsApp chatbot

Reason

A Cavalcade of Paranoia

It's episode 399 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

The Guardian - UK

Government work often done on WhatsApp during Covid, says top official

Statement comes as it emerges that series of messages lost from Boris Johnson’s phone in April 2021

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers accused of ‘government by WhatsApp’ in court

Two high court cases brought by transparency campaigners exploring whether use of self-destructing messages is unlawful

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