WhatsApp cracks down on misuse, bans 8.4 million Indian accounts in August 2024: How to ensure your profile stays safe

Meta-owned WhatsApp has banned over eight million accounts in India in a single month, as part of its ongoing efforts to curb abuse and uphold its privacy policies. According to WhatsApp’s latest transparency report, 8,458,000 Indian accounts were blocked in August 2024, marking a significant rise in enforcement actions.