WhatsApp, an instant messaging app owned by Facebook parent Meta, boasts the privacy and security of the platform. It offers features such as end-to-end encryption, two-step verification and biometric protection, among others. The company has now announced three new security features aimed at providing extra layers of privacy and more control over messages.
WhatsApp has announced Account Protect, Device Verification and Automatic Security Codes. The additional security features will be added in the coming months.
“These are three additional ways we’re helping secure your account. We hope people enjoy the increased security these features offer, and we look forward to announcing more updates soon,” the company said.
WhatsApp Account Protect
For example, if you work as a reviewer or you have purchased a new phone and you are now moving your data to a new device, you may be asked to verify your authenticity before you can transfer your account to the new phone.
WhatsApp Device Verification
At a time when mobile device malware is becoming one of the biggest threats to people’s privacy and security, WhatsApp is moving ahead to put checks to help prevent hackers from taking advantage of users’ phones and using their WhatsApp to send unwanted messages
WhatsApp said that it has added checks to help authenticate users’ accounts – with no action needed from their side. These checks are aimed at better protecting users if their devices are compromised.