WhatsApp usernames are already raising impersonation red flags

• Meta is introducing usernames to enhance user privacy by reducing the need for users to share personal details like phone numbers. 🔒
• Critics and security experts warn that the new system could inadvertently lead to a surge in account impersonation and spoofing. ⚠️
• Debate continues over whether Meta’s proposed safeguards are robust enough to protect high-profile individuals and general users from bad actors. 🛡️