Israeli council head gets WhatsApp threats ‘from Hezbollah’ "If you do not ask your government to stop the aggression against Gaza, there will be no homes left to return to," read one message. May 28, 2024
Antisemitism watchdog slams Meta’s move to end ban on ‘shaheed’ “This term is used to honor those who murder, maim and terrorize people around the world," says CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa. April 21, 2024
WhatsApp founder, YouTube CEO to host Holocaust remembrance events YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, WhatsApp founder Jan Koum and Houzz founder Adi Tatarko will host friends, colleagues, youth and other members of the Silicon Valley community in their homes for intimate discussions with Holocaust survivors. Jan. 30, 2020
‘WhatsApp revolution’ reveals cracks in Iran’s soft-power strategy Since 1979, Tehran has been trying to brand itself as the epicenter of the Islamic Revolution. That notion is being challenged not by Lebanese tanks and Iraqi bullets, but by citizens armed with smartphones. Shay Attias Dec. 8, 2019
Report: Israeli malware used to hack Indian politician’s smartphone WhatsApp informs Indian National Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra that her phone was hacked during India’s election this year using Malware produced by the firm NSO Group. Nov. 4, 2019
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm for allegedly helping governments hack user accounts Lawsuit accuses NSO Group of facilitating the hacking of some 1,400 cell phones, including those of diplomats, dissidents and journalists, in 20 countries. NSO denies the accusations “in the strongest possible terms.” Oct. 30, 2019
IDF mocks Nasrallah with Twitter birthday message The Israeli army posted a fake video message to its official Twitter account, assuring Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah that it did not forget his birthday. Sept. 4, 2019
Report: Hamas trying to trick IDF soldiers into releasing information via WhatsApp Israeli soldiers are being encouraged to maintain vigilance on social networks following reports of Hamas operatives posing as soldiers in an attempt to obtain classified information. July 15, 2019
