Is WhatsApp safe?
3 years ago

Is WhatsApp safe?

Deccan Chronicle  

The advancement in technology has made our life easier. The messages that you sent via WhatsApp are encrypted with a smart algorithm so that the hackers can’t gain access to your information. By doing the basic research and installing a reputed antivirus program on your smart device, you can easily reinforce your security protocol. Managing the conversation Regular WhatsApp users know very well that they can securely manage their conversations by deleting sensitive information. If the receiver fails to get the message within 30 days, the message will be deleted from the WhatsApp server and the receiver device.

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Code shared, account snared: The six-digit WhatsApp scam that has caught even celebs in its web
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Code shared, account snared: The six-digit WhatsApp scam that has caught even celebs in its web

New Indian Express  

That's the number of WhatsApp users in India. From discussing life's gravest crises to cracking jokes, sharing memes and catching up with family and friends, it’s where conversations happen, memories are shared, and connections thrive. This isn't just a hypothetical situation or a nightmare – it's the reality for a growing number of people in India as WhatsApp hacking cases …

WhatsApp hacks on the rise: How scammers are getting in and how you can stop them
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp hacks on the rise: How scammers are getting in and how you can stop them

India TV News  

WhatsApp is one of the popular instant messaging platforms which helps to manage tasks in our everyday lives. WhatsApp hacking cases on the rise Just to recall, an Indian WhatsApp user named Supriya Sule had complained that her app was hacked and after hacking, the fraudsters sent messages from her WhatsApp account. Recently, another complaint was filed by Kerala IAS …

WhatsApp working on new safety feature, might restrict some accounts from sending messages
7 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp working on new safety feature, might restrict some accounts from sending messages

India Today  

Last year, India witnessed a major surge in online scams and reports of the same started doing rounds on the internet. And now, the company might just be on its way to roll out a new safety feature to take action against accounts displaying suspicious activities. According to a recent report by WA Beta Info, WhatsApp is currently testing a …

WhatsApp hacking scam: Here is how you can keep your account safe from scammers
1 year, 4 months ago

WhatsApp hacking scam: Here is how you can keep your account safe from scammers

India Today  

In the past few months, the country has been witnessing a surge in online scam cases. More recently, the Kolkata Police cyber cell issued an alert about a new kind of scam, where scammers are hacking Facebook and WhatsApp accounts to extort money. How scammers are hacking WhatsApp The reported incidents first came into light around World Yoga Day on …

WhatsApp Announces Three New Security Features for Users' Security: Details Here
1 year, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Announces Three New Security Features for Users' Security: Details Here

The Quint  

Account Protect This new feature will allow the users to switch to a new device more easily since in the upcoming months after the update, WhatsApp may ask you to approve the switch on your old device providing you with an extra layer of protection. Device Verification This feature will safeguard the users against on-device malware attacks and it is …

Explained in 5 points: WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, what it means?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained in 5 points: WhatsApp chats are end-to-end encrypted, what it means?

India Today  

Of late, WhatsApp has been talking a lot about privacy. --As per WhatsApp, under the end-to-end encryption policy -- all messages, photos, videos, voice messages, documents, status updates and calls exchanged on the platform are secured and can't be accessed by bad actors. End-to-end encryption ensures chats are secured between the sender and receiver of the message and no one, …

Encryption Not Compromised, Only Abuse Reports Inspected: WhatsApp
3 years, 3 months ago

Encryption Not Compromised, Only Abuse Reports Inspected: WhatsApp

News 18  

Update: A WhatsApp spokesperson has clarified to News18 that WhatsApp only inspects user messages when a report of abusive content is raised by a co-user against a particular message. A recent report has now found out that WhatsApp may allow content moderators to access users’ messages in certain cases. This means that these moderators can only see users messages, images …

What is GB WhatsApp? Is it safe to use?
3 years, 3 months ago

What is GB WhatsApp? Is it safe to use?

India TV News  

WhatsApp is the world's most widely used instant messaging app. Recently, a modified version of the app called GB WhatsApp is doing the rounds of the internet. GB WhatsApp: Features GB WhatsApp provides the same WhatsApp like experience to its users with additional features that includes using dual WhatsApp accounts on the same device, hide read receipts, send high-resolution images, …

WhatsApp Again Says Conversations Are Absolutely Private and End-to-End Encrypted
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Again Says Conversations Are Absolutely Private and End-to-End Encrypted

News 18  

WhatsApp’s data policy debate just doesn’t seem to end, with WhatsApp constantly reminding users that the change does not affect their privacy and that their chats will remain end-to-end encrypted. Before this, a WhatsApp spokesperson’s statement had earlier this week claimed that the company’s updated policy “does not expand the ability to share data with Facebook.” Earlier, the ministry of …

Update won’t affect privacy: WhatsApp
3 years, 11 months ago

Update won’t affect privacy: WhatsApp

The Hindu  

In the wake of a backlash over its updated privacy policy, Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday clarified that the update would not affect users’ messages to friends or family. “We want to address some rumours and be 100% clear we continue to protect your private messages with end-to-end encryption.Our privacy policy update does not affect the privacy of your messages with …

BEST WHATSAPP ALTERNATIVES
3 years, 11 months ago

BEST WHATSAPP ALTERNATIVES

Daily Mail  

If you're considering deleting WhatsApp, you'll be happy to hear that there are several alternative apps to choose from: 1. However, as a WhatsApp spokesperson pointed out, Telegram 'does not offer end-to-end encryption by default so it’s not necessarily more secure than WhatsApp'. 3. iMessage If you use an iPhone, you may consider simply switching to iMessage, Apple's own messaging …

Should I delete WhatsApp account? Can it read private messages? And other key questions answered
3 years, 11 months ago

Should I delete WhatsApp account? Can it read private messages? And other key questions answered

India Today  

WhatsApp has found itself in hot water after updating its policies that list down how the platform plans to collect and share data with other Facebook companies but leaves users with little option to decide what information they want to give access too. The new WhatsApp Policy comes into effect from February 8, 2021 which leaves users with just one …

Thought Using WhatsApp is Secure? This One Flaw Can Compromise All Your Messages
4 years, 1 month ago

Thought Using WhatsApp is Secure? This One Flaw Can Compromise All Your Messages

News 18  

WhatsApp has been squarely billing itself as a secure messaging service to rival the likes of Telegram and Signal. What the Drive vulnerability represents is a security backdoor into the apparently failsafe end-to-end encryption, using which lawmakers can exploit the breach and gain access to personal conversations. Not using the same end-to-end encryption standard that WhatsApp uses to protect all …

Sushant Drug Probe Proves 'Private' WhatsApp Chats Aren't 100% Secure: How to Stay Safe
4 years, 3 months ago

Sushant Drug Probe Proves 'Private' WhatsApp Chats Aren't 100% Secure: How to Stay Safe

News 18  

WhatsApp has regularly been regarded as one of the safer messaging apps, thanks to the service’s offering of end-to-end encryption in its chats. According to reports, WhatsApp keeps a log of your conversations locally on your device, which works as a “forensic trace” to log data, according to cyber security service provider, McAfee. Last year, the Israeli ‘Pegasus’ cyber espionage …

WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption protects chats within app but not cloud backups
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp says end-to-end encryption protects chats within app but not cloud backups

India Today  

WhatsApp, the messaging service app released a statement on late Thursday night clarifying that end-to-end encrypted chats on the platform are strongly protected. "WhatsApp follows guidance provided by operating system manufacturers for on-device storage and we encourage people to take advantage of all the security features provided by operating systems such as strong passwords or biometric IDs to prevent third …

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