White House Bans WhatsApp on All Employee Devices
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The White House has prohibited the use of WhatsApp on all employee devices. This decision, announced in a notice, is driven by security concerns. The Cybersecurity Office deemed WhatsApp high-risk for users due to a lack of transparency in user data protection, the absence of encryption for stored data, and potential security risks associated with its use. This ban was reported by Reuters and commented on by TechCrunch.