WhatsApp has added new security features for user privacy and security, such as Account Protect, Device Verification, and Automatic Security Codes.
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Stay Safe
WhatsApp's new features comein the backdrop of the company's 'Stay Safe with WhatsApp' campaign, which aims to increase user awareness about safety tools.
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Account Protect
If a user tries to move their account to another device, WhatsApp's new Account Protect feature will double-check to ensure that it is the user itself.
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Device Verification
'Device Verification' will prevent attackers from using on-device malware to access WhatsApp accounts and send unwanted messages.
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Automatic Security Codes
WhatsApp introduced a feature based on 'Key Transparency' for automatic encryption verification. This makes the process easier and more accessible.