WhatsApp Username Reservations Go Live as Security Concerns Grow Over Impersonation and Fraud

WhatsApp has started rolling out username reservations, allowing users to claim a unique handle before username-based messaging becomes widely available later in 2026. The feature could improve privacy because users will eventually be able to connect without immediately sharing their phone numbers. In its Meta announcement, the company said reservations are starting early because WhatsApp […] The post WhatsApp Username Reservations Go Live as Security Concerns Grow Over Impersonation and Fraud appeared first on VPN Central.