WhatsApp gains three new layers of account protection

WhatsApp announced today (13) three new layers of security for the app. Resources that will give the messenger more protection include: account protection, device verification and automatic security code.

According to the company, the features combine tools like two-step verification and end-to-end encryption to maintain a secure account.

The news comes a few days after the platform announced that it is already possible to pay using credit, debit or prepaid cards within the app. The transactions are aimed at small businesses and are being gradually released.

Device change confirmation

Added first new layer of security when user transfers account from one device to another. In these cases, the person may need to verify that they made the change themselves.

For this, you need to have your old mobile phone with you because the verification process will be carried out here. According to WhatsApp, the innovation prevents scammers from trying to allow an account to be transferred to other devices.

device control

To prevent WhatsApp from being infected by malware statuses, the app has gained checks that authenticate user accounts. One of the benefits of technology is that the user does not need to take any action. for account verification.

The malware can infect smartphones if the person uses an unofficial application, for example, WhatsApp GB itself. When the user logs in to the pirated software, the authentication is stolen, the scammers ask the victim’s relatives for money, spread spam, phishing, etc. risks opening the door for him.

To prevent theft of authentication, device re-authentication is performed using a security token stored in the mobile phone; using a nonce (randomly generated code) to determine if someone is connecting to receive a message from the server and also with an authentication challenge.

automatic security code

WhatsApp already shows a code that allows people to actually chat with the person they think they are chatting with. Verification can be accomplished by selecting the “Encryption” option in a person’s information.

But from now on “Basic Transparency” will be implemented, which automatically checks if a connection is secure.. With the innovation, when a person clicks on the “Encryption” option, they will be able to instantly verify whether their personal conversation is safe or not.