WhatsApp Safety Features: Are you aware of these layers of protection
Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated these days with one of them being the “digital arrest fraud.” In these cases, scammers pose as law enforcement officers or government officials, demanding immediate payment of a "fine" to avoid arrest. To help users, WhatsApp offers several features to safeguard your privacy and security online. Here’s how you can make the most of them.
Silence Unknown Callers
This feature gives users more privacy and control over incoming calls. It automatically filters spam, scams, and calls from unknown people for increased protection. Calls are silently sent to the call list.
Block and Report Unwanted Contacts
You can block accounts with ease and report spammy or suspicious messages. You get an option to block unknown sender.
Two-Step Verification
WhatsApp users can enable the Two-Step Verification feature, which requires a six-digit PIN when resetting and verifying your WhatsApp account. This feature adds an extra layer of security to your account.
Group Add Context Card
When users are added to a group by someone they don’t know, the Context Card will display key details such as - Who added them to the group When the group was created, Who created the group, The group description. This feature allows users to make informed decisions about whether to stay in the group or leave.
Privacy Checkup
A step-by-step feature that guides you through important privacy settings to help you choose the right level of protection, all in one place. Selecting ‘Start checkup’ in your Privacy settings will navigate you through multiple privacy layers that strengthen the security of your messages, calls, and personal information.