#usernames — Public Fediverse posts

WhatsApp introduces a username field in the contact-saving process, allowing users to save contacts by username instead of phone number. This update enhances privacy and simplifies contact management, reflecting WhatsApp's commitment to user security and convenience.

#WhatsApp #Usernames #Privacy #ContactManagement #TechNews

https://thedailytechfeed.com/whatsapp-introduces-username-field-for-contact-management/

WhatsApp is rolling out a feature allowing users to add unique usernames when creating new contacts. This update enhances privacy and aligns WhatsApp with other messaging platforms that offer similar functionality. Users can now associate a username alongside a contact's name and phone number, streamlining communication and contact management.

#WhatsApp #Usernames #Privacy #Messaging #TechNews

https://thedailytechfeed.com/whatsapp-introduces-username-support-for-new-contacts/

Yikes... username snafu 😱

https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/116993810947605782

#usernames #law #legal

The Register: India gives WhatsApp three days to defend username rollout amid security fears. “India has asked WhatsApp to explain why it should not face regulatory action after it announced the global rollout of a new usernames feature amid fears that the new feature could lead to increased cyberattacks.”

WhatsApp Says Usernames Will Be Protected Against Scams And Impersonation #socialmedia #usernames #whatsapp

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/397688/whatsapp-usernames-will-be-protected/

Now I know why a couple of my Signal contacts have said they are going back to using Whatsapp - never mind that the company hoovers up your phones metadata more efficiently than a Dyson cleans a carpet.

Hope for better from those users I started using Delta Chat for.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dykk3135xo

#Whatsapp #Usernames #Privacy

WhatsApp usernames let you chat without sharing your phone number. Reservations open this week ahead of the full launch later this year.

#WhatsApp #Usernames #Meta #Privacy #Messaging

https://securityonline.info/whatsapp-usernames-reserve/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

WhatsApp führt Usernamen ein: Nutzer können künftig ohne Telefonnummer gefunden werden — Rollout startet langsam für erste Android‑/iOS‑Nutzer, optionaler Kontakt‑Code soll Spam & Stalking verringern. Regeln: 3–35 Zeichen, Kleinbuchstaben, Ziffern, Punkt, Unterstrich. 🔐📱✨ #WhatsApp #Usernames #Messenger https://www.heise.de/news/WhatsApp-fuehrt-Usernamen-ein-Messenger-Nutzung-ohne-Telefonnummer-11249443.html

That usernames could one day be reusable, erasable, irrelevant is my hope, Decentralized Identifiers (DID) with DID usernames won’t matter, identity won’t be permanent, deletion will be real, platforms will let people start over, a full 100% deletion usernames included.

#Hope #Technology #Usernames

#SoundCloud #DataBreach

In December 2025, @soundcloudsaid announced it had discovered unauthorised activity on its platform.

The incident allowed an attacker to map publicly available SoundCloud #profiledata to #emailaddresses for approximately 20% of its users.

The impacted data included 30M unique email addresses, names, #usernames, avatars, follower and following counts and, in some cases, the user’s country.

https://haveibeenpwned.com/Breach/SoundCloud

149 Million #Usernames and #Passwords Exposed by #Unsecured Database

This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of #Gmail , #Facebook , banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing #malware.
#security #privacy

https://www.wired.com/story/149-million-stolen-usernames-passwords/

A #databreach reportedly exposed the personal information of 17.5 million #Instagram users, including #usernames, #emailaddresses, and #phonenumbers. The leaked data, available for sale on the dark web, could lead to #phishing attempts or #accounttakeovers. https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/an-instagram-data-breach-reportedly-exposed-the-personal-info-of-175-million-users-192105616.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

P.S.: #Whatsapp users should maybe switch to the beta version and activate #usernames instead of sharing phone numbers ever: https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-beta-for-android-2-23-25-19-whats-new/ 💡

Engadget: X’s handle marketplace is open and there are some… interesting names if you’re willing to pay. “After previewing its plans to open a marketplace to “redistribute” dormant handles last month, X has made the feature available to all Premium+ subscribers on the platform. The feature allows subscribers to request new handles that up to now have been unavailable because they belonged to […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/22/engadget-xs-handle-marketplace-is-open-and-there-are-some-interesting-names-if-youre-willing-to-pay/

Get ready to shell out! X is reportedly launching a marketplace for buying inactive usernames, with prices ranging from $2,500 to over 'seven figures.' The digital gold rush continues.

Is this innovation or just another cash grab? #Twitter #XCorp #TechTrends #Usernames #Monetization https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/20/x-to-launch-marketplace-for-buying-inactive-handles/

The Verge: X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles. “X is treating this not as a one-time perk, but as an ongoing service to lure in more paid subscribers. If you secure a new handle, your old one will be frozen. The company says it may eventually offer a redirect option as a paid add-on. But more importantly, if you ever downgrade your X subscription, your account will revert back to […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/20/the-verge-x-is-launching-a-marketplace-for-inactive-handles/

Fast Company: Sora is blocking people from nabbing celebrity and public figure usernames. “If you try to generate an image of a public figure, the Sora app—which is still invitation-only—will generally tell you your prompt violates the platform’s guidelines. But OpenAI is also using a more analog method of preventing celebrity impersonation: blocking users from even signing up for the […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/17/fast-company-sora-is-blocking-people-from-nabbing-celebrity-and-public-figure-usernames/

WhatsApp To Add Username Availability Verification To Web Client #socialmedia #usernames #whatsapp #whatsappweb

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/354293/whatsapp-username-availability-verification-web-client/

TechCrunch: X may soon start selling inactive usernames to Verified Organizations starting at $10K, code reveals. “X’s plan to boost revenue by selling off dormant usernames on its service is starting to shape up. According to recent changes found in X’s web application, the company is setting up a ‘handle inquiry’ process that will allow Verified Organizations — companies and other […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/06/techcrunch-x-may-soon-start-selling-inactive-usernames-to-verified-organizations-starting-at-10k-code-reveals/

Following up on the last boost, and I don't really want to get into the whole Bluesky vs fedi thing, but I am curious about how folks feel about the different approaches to handles/usernames.

Personally, I like the "X of Y" style. I can see who you are, and where you reside.

Not a fan of long, confusing usernames that are possible on BS.

https://tech.lgbt/@ShadowJonathan/111721371108533882

#usernames #SocialMedia #TheWeb #internet

Put your #usernames and #passwords in your will, #Japan advises • The Register

Digital end of life planning saves your loved ones from a little extra anguish
#security #username #password #death

https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/japan_digital_end_of_life/

Put your usernames and passwords in your will, advises Japan’s government – Source: go.theregister.com https://ciso2ciso.com/put-your-usernames-and-passwords-in-your-will-advises-japans-government-source-go-theregister-com/ #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #TheRegisterSecurity #CyberSecurityNews #TheRegister #usernames

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#wattpad #usernames #writer #life
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Guide to cross-platform username lookup service for OSINT practitioners: https://www.forensicosint.com/whats-my-name-app

#OSINT #tools #usernames #lookup

Should I change my username or is @ jglypt good?

I don't really like it anymore and I am still stuck on what to change it to.

Lmk in this poll & give me user ideas in the replies 👇

btw I am aware I cannot change my Mastodon handle.

#usernames #user

#Signal’s New #Usernames Help Keep the #Cops Out of Your Data
Ephemeral usernames instead of #phonenumbers safeguard #privacy — and makes Signal even harder to #subpoena. https://theintercept.com/2024/03/04/signal-app-username-phone-number-privacy/