The platform continues to improve its functions to protect its users
The most famous instant messaging platform in the world, WhatsApp, It does not stop updating and improving its servicewith the implementation of new improvements and features that are tested in principle in the beta version.
Among the latest developments, those related to the message editor and newsletters, as well as the possibility of using more stickers for iOS users. However, It is the security flank that brings many users down the path of bitterness, since they live with the fear that their account will be stolen, even though there is a possibility of recovering it.
With the aim of avoiding greater evils, the platform has officially communicated that shortly can have three functionsmainly focused on issues of security and privacy, protecting user accounts.
three novelties
In fact, the first new function will protect the account, since when a new device is registered at the time of making a mobile change, WhatsApp forces the user to confirm. With this system, it prevents a third party from accessing the messages to steal the account with another device. This protocol adds to the existing two-step verification.
The second novelty is designed for prevent ‘malware’ from accessing WhatsApp, so a series of verifications is activated to maintain authentication at all times. This verification it is done automaticallyso as a user it will not cause you continuous stress.
The latest security feature is linked to automatic security codes, which enhance the current WhatsApp system and verify the security of conversations. This protocol, which has been called ‘Key transparency’, is responsible for verifying that the connection is secure. It’s a automatic procedure, but visible to the user. In this way, the platform can now be used with greater security, with less risk of attacks on devices and increasing privacy.