Phishing attacks doubled in 2022

In 2022, Kaspersky’s “anti-phishing system” prevented more than 500 million attempts to access fake websites; twice as many as in 2021. Delivery services, messenger platforms and cryptocurrency services were the means which were most often exploited to deceive victims through “phishing” attacks. These are some of the findings found in Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber: These are the new features that transform it into a super-app

Two major worldwide releases —as a new stage in the evolution of business-user interaction through the application— announced Viber (Rakuten Viber). The new features include a searchable “Business Inbox” and a “Business Account”, which will be the next step in Viber’s long-term strategy to become a super-app. According to research, Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

7 ways to communicate more securely through messaging apps

Digital security is in the spotlight, as approximately 2.8 billion people worldwide used messaging applications in 2020 and are expected to exceed 3 billion by 2022. In this context, “Viber” experts share with the public the best tips for digital security. As they say, it all starts with using a secure application and checking Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber: New features that improve users’ communication with companies

Viber, the most popular messaging app in Greece, has announced a new set of features that will allow users to easily find the most important messages within a business conversation and respond to any of them they want when they contact a company. Viber extended the “pin to the top” function:  To prevent important information from being Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber for Desktop; The full version of Viber, designed for the computer

In today’s fast-paced world, we often use multiple devices at once, leaving the phone for the computer and then for the tablet, every now and then. The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the digital transformation of the way we work, study, communicate or have fun. Being able to communicate “online” has become a basic Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber: New tool allows you to add reminders to Notes

Viber now enables its users to easily set reminders for their notes, putting all their messages and tasks in order, in the application that always takes care of their privacy. In more detail, Rakuten Viber introduced a feature that allows Users of “My Notes” service to set reminders for tasks and other important events. The new feature allows users Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber introduces ways to make the new school year more fun

The Viber messaging app added features, such as “quizzes”, “media collection”, “reactions”, and “reminders” to “My Notes” (coming soon) to make the learning process easier. More specifically, Rakuten Viber has presented various improvements that will support teachers, parents and students in the new school year. The Japanese-interest communication platform launches a “quiz” function in the polls, both Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber: New anti-spamming tools within the platform

Viber will now enable users to automatically filter messages and decide who to add them to groups, among a few other features that guarantee their privacy. In more detail, Rakuten Viber presents various tools that fight spamming and guarantee privacy, as well as an option to search other users by name. The new search feature will be protected by special privacy Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber adds emoji reaction function to its communities

Rakuten Viber announced emoji reactions in communities to take the “likes” on its platform a step further. More specifically, celebrating World Emoji Day on July 17, Viber asked its users in different countries what their favorite emoji was; users were able to choose between five emojis: heart, laughter, shock, sadness, anger (💜, 😆, 😲, 😢, 😡) and Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber: The self-destructive messages came

The long-awaited “self-destructive messages”, which are now available in all personal conversations, were also put into operation in the Greek Viber. Until now it has been a function found in secret conversations, but now all users will be able to set a timer for seconds, minutes, hours or even days when they send some text, photo, video or Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

Viber breaks off all business relationship with Facebook

Rakuten Viber, the company behind one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, announces that it will cut off all business relationship with Facebook. As announced the app will remove “Facebook Connect”, “Facebook SDK” and “GIPHY”, but will also cut off all advertising spending on the social networking platform, giving further impetus to the #StopHateForProfit movement Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …

New service Viber Local Number from Viber

Viber announced the launch of the Viber Local Number subscription service. This new feature allows users to obtain a local phone number, so anyone outside of the Viber platform can call or send SMS messages to this number with local charges, with no roaming charges for the recipient, wherever it Διαβάστε Περισσότερα …