A widely used feature on WhatsApp is coming under scrutiny after cybersecurity experts warned that it could unintentionally expose millions of users to hacking risks. The app’s automatic media download setting designed to save incoming photos and videos directly to a user’s device which may cre
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Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.

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