US House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices Due to Security Concerns
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The United States House of Representatives has officially banned members of Congressional staff from using WhatsApp on government-issued devices due to security concerns. This decision, first reported by Axios, was driven by worries about the security of the application, according to the House's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Cybersecurity Office deemed WhatsApp high-risk for users.