WhatsApp to Pre-Block Names of Public Figures and Government Bodies to Curb Impersonation

A WhatsApp spokesperson told NDTV Profit that handles tied to notable individuals and official entities will be proactively reserved—kept unavailable before anyone can claim them—as the platform rolls out its username feature.

ndtv-profit-business · 7/1/2026, 5:33:30 PM · Ask about this →