whatsapp is working on a new security measure designed with the aim of preventing and making it more difficult for account theft. The new feature has not yet been officially implemented within the application, it is currently still in the testing phase.
As often happens, the new security measure is reported by the specialized site WABetaInfo: the version 2.22.17.22 of the WhatsApp Beta includes a new in-app notification system that alerts us when someone tries to access our account.
This system aims to reduce the risks associated with the so-called SIM Swapping, a practice that, thanks to identity theft and social engineering against telephone operators, would allow clone phone numbers. In the event that WhatsApp detects suspicious activity, the application sends a notification to the user to warn him in time about the possible cloning of his SIM card.
The notification contains a series of information: in addition to the date and time, also the model of the phone used for the access attempt.
Meta has not yet announced when it plans to bring this feature, which is currently in beta testing, to the official version of the app. Taking into account the normal timing of the business, it may probably be necessary to wait a few more months.
Source: Lega Nerd
