Pakistan, June 24 -- WASHINGTON - The US House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices, citing serious cybersecurity and data privacy concerns.

According to a report by Reuters, the Office of Cybersecurity labeled WhatsApp a "high-risk" application. The office stated that the app lacks transparency in how it protects user data, does not meet encryption standards, and poses potential threats to device security.

A memo issued by the House Chief Administrative Officer recommended switching to more secure alternatives. These include Microsoft Teams, Amazon Wickr, Signal, Apple iMessage, and FaceTime, all considered safer for official communication.

However, Meta, the parent company of W...