The WhatsApp messaging service has been banned on all US House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to House staff on Monday. The notice to all House staff said that the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.” The memo, from the chief administrative officer, recommended use of other messaging apps,...
