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David Tuffley, The Conversation

Iran claims WhatsApp harvests data for Israel. But can a foreign government hack the app?

The Meta-owned instant communication platform has strong privacy and security features but it isn’t impenetrable.

David Tuffley, The Conversation
· Jun 19, 2025 · 10:00 pm
Facebook and Instagram are tracking you even on other sites. Here’s what can you do to stop them

Users concerned about privacy do have some options.

David Tuffley, The Conversation
· Aug 16, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Truth Social: Donald Trump’s new social media platform is ethically dubious

The platform is in a position not only to learn about users’ opinions and behaviours but also to target them with personalised political messaging.

David Tuffley, The Conversation
· Feb 23, 2022 · 11:30 pm