To help users understand the purpose and usage of all the
security and safety tools in the app in one place and enhance their in-app
experience, WhatsApp has created a new Security Hub mini site. The hub provides
an overview of WhatsApp’s default safety and security features, as well as
control options that significantly contribute to users’ account and data
security.
Some of WhatsApp’s integral security features include
default privacy, automatic spam detection, and proactive security alerts.
The mini site educates users on how to avoid scamming, spamming, and malicious acts like data theft that commonly occur across the platform. “Malicious actors and hostile states routinely challenge the security of our critical infrastructure,” says the company.
It is therefore crucial for all users to maximize the
security of their WhatsApp activity and read through the tips and guidelines on
how to efficiently do that. WhatsApp encourages its users to take control of
their in-app experience by checking out the guides to add additional layers of
protection to their account and data.
Some of the major steps that WhatsApp recommends users to
take include enabling two-factor authentication, making sure to only use the official
WhatsApp and avoiding fake versions of the app, keeping group chats safe, and learning
to spot scams. Additionally, users also have the liberty to immediately report any
problematic behavior that they notice on the app, involving messages, people,
or businesses.
