WhatsApp is one of the most important messaging apps in the world, used by a huge number of people around the world. Given this situation, the truth is that it is not surprising that there are profiles of people who are trying to usurp other users’ accounts in order to cause the maximum possible damage.
Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in the number of fraudulent activities carried out and organized through WhatsApp. To protect users, messaging app launches various features designed to improve security both when using their accounts, and at a general level.
Today it has become known to the whole world, thanks to the latest research conducted by WaBetaInfo, that WhatsApp will be developing a new feature that will significantly increase the security of the messaging application, in addition to help prevent account theft.
How will this feature work? There is not much information about this at the moment, as it was supposed to appear in the beta version of the messaging app. But from the little that could be seen, this system will be another layer of security that will be added to the way WhatsApp has to verify identity..
Some time ago, a double check factor was added that asks for codes when changing a profile. This code, unique and non-transferable, allows you to access your WhatsApp account again after changing your mobile phone. either due to natural causes or due to situations such as theft or loss.
Now and according to what has been seen in WaBetaInfo, a new layer of security will be integrated when switching from WhatsApp to another device. What will this new security measure do? the device on which the session is already running receives a message in the application that asks for permission to change the account.
C’mon, now in order to change your account, you will need to enter the SMS code generated by WhatsApp and, in addition, allow the change from the app. This measure may seem too tedious, but it is actually useful in situations such as theft of a SIM card. or when the SIM card is replaced.
In fact, we hope that this feature will not be limited to the beta version of WhatsApp and that it will officially appear in the application so that all users can ensure their account is more secure. For now, the only thing to do is wait and see how this functionality develops.
Source: Computer Hoy
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