{
  "id": 9695256,
  "title": "MCMC submits cases related to WhatsApp accounts to Meta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/mcmc-submits-cases-related-to-whatsapp-accounts-to-meta-9695256",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:21:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/25/mcmc-submits-cases-related-to-whatsapp-accounts-to-meta"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating complaints about WhatsApp accounts that have been compromised, blocked, or rendered inaccessible, according to an announcement from the body. The regulator has forwarded the matter to Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, for further clarification and appropriate action.\n\nMCMC emphasizes that the situation warrants continued monitoring and cooperation from the platform to safeguard user interests. Those affected are encouraged to utilize official WhatsApp channels for account recovery or verification purposes.\n\nMCMC distinguishes between compromised and blocked accounts, stating that the former can be exploited for fraudulent, spam, or term-violating activities, leading to subsequent blocking. The regulator advises the public against sharing verification codes or security PINs, activating two-step verification, and refraining from engaging with dubious links or applications. MCMC also cautions against parties offering account recovery services that request personal information or verification codes, as well as money.\n\nIn cases where resolution is unattainable via official WhatsApp channels, users may submit a complaint to MCMC for further action, which will subsequently be referred to Meta for appropriate handling, as per the agency's statement.",
  "summary": "Communications regulator advises WhatsApp users to use official WhatsApp channels to recover or verify their accounts.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : MCMC Submits Cases Related To Whatsapp Accounts To Meta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/general-mcmc-submits-cases-related-to-whatsapp-accounts-to-meta",
        "published": "2026-09-25T01:30:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MCMC submits cases related to WhatsApp accounts to Meta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/mcmc-submits-cases-related-to-whatsapp-accounts-to-meta",
        "published": "2026-09-25T03:21:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}