Latvia-based BirdyChat has officially launched across Europe, emerging as one of the first homegrown messaging apps compliant with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) by enabling direct, encrypted chats with WhatsApp users.

Der Spiegel reported Thursday that German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner was targeted in a phishing attack, with hackers gaining access to her account on the Signal messaging app.

Messaging platform WhatsApp has warned that around 200 users may have been compromised after downloading a malicious imitation of its iPhone application containing spyware.

Tajiktelecom JSC has officially launched ORIZ, a new national messaging app aimed at providing secure, high-quality communication for citizens, Tajiks living abroad, and internet users worldwide.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Tuesday to develop a national messaging app and ensure its widespread use, primarily in public institutions.

Russia has unveiled a new national messaging service aimed at reducing reliance on foreign platforms and strengthening the country’s digital independence, a senior lawmaker announced on Friday.

Ukraine has prohibited the use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices used by government officials, military personnel, and critical workers.