WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging applications worldwide, has taken steps to improve the user experience. security of calls made through the platform.
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Until recently, there were concerns among WhatsApp users that searches could be used to obtain personal information such as geolocation. But, The company has implemented new security measures to protect users’ privacy.
It should also be noted that no one can know your location on WhatsApp unless you share it with that person or obtain your IP address in other ways, how to search
According to the ‘Xataka Móvil’ web portal, WhatsApp offers the option to protect the IP address during calls; this means that communication will go through their servers instead of establishing a direct connection.
This provides more privacy, but as a result There may be a decrease in call quality.
(Keep reading: WhatsApp launches an infallible function to prevent other people from reading your chats to you).
What’s up uses end-to-end encryption to ensure the privacy of communication. Messages are secure and cannot be read by third parties. In addition, the IP address of users is not disclosed over active connections, only the IP address of WhatsApp servers is shown.
Again, It is possible to obtain the IP address of the other person by establishing a direct connection in a conversation.. This information reveals details such as approximate location and can be used to carry out attacks or breach privacy.
It is important to have Attention When making or receiving calls to protect against potential security vulnerabilities.
(Interesting: Has your WhatsApp account been hacked? This is the step-by-step guide to recover it).
So the ‘WaBetaInfo’ web portal shows that WhatsApp has developed a new function to protect the IP address during calls.
This will be particularly useful as the app aims to encourage use with strangers through features such as channels, communities, and groups where the phone number is not displayed. This measure sought Protect user privacy while interacting with more people on the platform.
This setting is not yet available but comes with a description that it claims will make it harder for someone to find the location. This will be achieved forwarding calls through WhatsApp serversA process similar to Signal’s ‘Always forward calls’ system is followed.
Especially, No information yet on the availability of this feature or whether it will be enabled by default.. This is probably not the case as its implementation can affect call quality.
However, it is considered that this will be a measure of interest for those who seek it. increased security while using the app.
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