Tech Tips: 5 WhatsApp features you should consider to prevent your account from getting hacked
Tech Tips: 5 WhatsApp features you should consider to prevent your account from getting hacked
WhatsApp has a range of security features that you can enable if you want to prevent your account from getting hacked and keeping your secure.
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WhatsApp lets users enable two-step verification, link WhatsApp web to their accounts, and block accounts.
WhatsApp lets users enable disappearing messages which when sent to a chat will disappear after 7 days.
WhatsApp users can also add an extra layer of security by adding Touch ID, Face ID for iPhone, and Fingerprint lock for Android.
WhatsApp said that it has conveyed to the government that it continues to protect the privacy of personal conversations across India and ensure that the platform remains safe and secure for everyone to engage in. WhatsApp has clarified that people who haven't accepted the privacy policy after May 15 can still receive calls and get notifications, but they'll need to agree to the update to send messages.
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WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption by default
Here are some security features you should definitely use on WhatsApp WhatsApp security features include two-step verification, disappearing messages and more
The WhatsApp privacy policy update has left many users with a feeling of distrust with many users planning to jump ship to viable alternatives such as Telegram and Signal. According to a survey conducted across eight cities of India and published by CyberMedia Research (CMR), over 79% of WhatsApp users are considering to drop the instant messaging service and switch to alternatives.
While WhatsApp has time and again reiterated that it does not keep a track of users chats or calls, the company has done little to inspire faith in its users. Save for an India-wide newspaper campaign and using its Status update, WhatsApp has tried to curb the criticism by outlining its security features. Here are some of the security features on WhatsApp that you should defin
WhatsApp is end-to-end encrypted but besides that, there are features including two-step verification, face unlocks for linking devices, disappearing messages that can help users have complete control of their WhatsApp account.