The central government has directed Meta to pause the introduction of the new username feature on WhatsApp. In an official notice, authorities stated that this functionality could significantly raise the risk of online fraud, including impersonation and digital arrest scams, by making it easier for malicious users to contact potential victims. Currently, officials are evaluating if current regulations allow them to step in if the feature is found to heighten security threats for the platform's users.

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