December 10, 2024 at 02:37AM WhatsApp has resolved a vulnerability in its View Once feature, which allows disappearing media to be accessed through web clients and browser extensions. Following reports from Zengo, WhatsApp issued a software update to enhance privacy protections, though further improvements were noted as necessary. Users are encouraged to trust their recipients … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 09:31AM Meta now offers default end-to-end encryption for all Messenger and Facebook chats and calls, providing enhanced security. Previously optional, this feature ensures only the communicating parties can read messages. New features like message editing and disappearing messages are also introduced, with group E2EE in testing for future deployment. Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 30, 2023 at 04:35PM WhatsApp’s new Secret Code feature allows users to protect their locked chats with a custom password, including emojis. The Locked Chats folder can be hidden or visible in the chat list, accessible by entering the secret code. This global rollout enhances privacy, adding to previous encryption and disappearing messages. **Takeaways … Read more