WhatsApp banned from U.S. House devices over security concerns: memo

The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on congressional mobile devices due to security and data privacy concerns, according to an internal memo. The ban follows ongoing worries about potential vulnerabilities in foreign messaging apps. The House Chief Administrative Officer cited risks to sensitive government data, aligning the move with broader efforts to tighten digital security across federal institutions. Staff are now required to remove WhatsApp from their work phones, though personal use remains unaffected.