Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as it tightens control of online communication and pushes people toward a state-backed alternative.

The move follows the European Commission announcing an investigation in December into whether the social media giant had breached antitrust rules.

The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app." ...

When you share a link on WhatsApp, your important information is also sent to the recipient along with the link preview. This information can be used for hacking and tracking. WhatsApp offers several ...

When you share a link on WhatsApp, your preview and other important information are also transmitted to the other person. This information can be used for hacking and tracking. This WhatsApp feature ...