Malaysia regulator investigates complaints over hacked, blocked WhatsApp accounts
( September 25, 2026, 02:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Malaysia’s communications regulator on Friday said it is investigating complaints involving WhatsApp accounts that were allegedly hacked, blocked or rendered inaccessible, and has referred cases to Meta Platforms for clarification and action. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said compromised accounts may be misused for scams or spam, potentially triggering platform enforcement and blocking. It urged affected users to use WhatsApp’s official recovery channels, enable two-step verification and avoid sharing security credentials. Users unable to resolve issues through WhatsApp may lodge complaints with the regulator.Statement follows....
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