WhatsApp banned on devices used by US House of Representatives: Here's a list of approved messaging apps
Jun 23, 2025 09:18 PM IST
The US House of Representatives has formally prohibited the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices for congressional staff, citing significant cybersecurity risks. In a memo from the Chief Administrative Officer, alternative messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Amazon's Wickr, Signal, Apple's iMessage, and FaceTime were recommended as safer options, as reported by Reuters. The US House has banned WhatsApp on government devices for congressional staff due to cybersecurity risks. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)(AP)
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