Meta’s messaging app, WhatsApp, is rolling out new security features designed to keep users safe from hacking, specifically from malware and impersonation.
As per WhatsApp: “If you need to switch your WhatsApp account to a new device – we want to double check that it’s really you. From now on, we may ask you on your old device to verify that you want to take this step as an extra security check. This feature can help alert you to an unauthorized attempt to move your account to another device.”
However, as Social Media Today pointed out: “Of course, that also necessitates having access to your old device, which won’t always be possible – but it’s another option to keep your account safe, and ensure that you’re not being hacked.”
The statement from WhatsApp goes on to say: ““Our most security conscious users have always been able to take advantage of our security code verification feature, which helps ensure you are chatting with the intended recipient. You can check this manually by going to the encryption tab under a contact’s info. To make this process easier and more accessible to everyone, we’re rolling out a security feature based on a process called “Key Transparency” that allows you to automatically verify that you have a secure connection.”
