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Iran Urges Users to Delete WhatsApp

Iran’s state television urged people to delete WhatsApp, saying without evidence that the app was sending user information to Israel.

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A cafe in Tehran in December. Iran’s state broadcaster has urged people to remove WhatsApp from their phones.

How Russian Spies Are Analyzing Data From China’s WeChat App

Moscow has long been suspicious of foreign messaging apps. WeChat’s weak encryption makes it vulnerable.

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The Kremlin looming in the distance in February in Moscow.
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