As he reported 24 Channelsone of the key security measures implemented in the latest update additional security check, when a user tries to transfer their WhatsApp account to a new device. Users can now be asked to confirm their intention to make this change on their old device, which adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized transfer of their account to another device.

This feature will help warn users of any suspicious activity and prevent unauthorized access to their accounts.

What other security features has WhatsApp received?

• Another important addition is device controlIt aims to prevent mobile devices from being used by malware without allowing users to send spam messages via WhatsApp.
• The application has also been added special security checks for automatic authentication of accounts that do not require any action from the user. This feature is expected to better protect users whose devices may have been compromised.
• Function of automatic retrieval of security codes WhatsApp has also received an update: a new security feature called “Transparency of keys”. This feature allows users to automatically check whether their conversations are safe. Users can now click the encryption tab to quickly check the security of their conversations.

While these new security features are automatically added to each user’s device, it is important to note that there are two features that must be manually enabled for additional protection:

• two-step verification,
• using end-to-end encrypted backups.

Users are advised to enable these features to further increase the security of their WhatsApp account.

The rollout of these new security features is part of WhatsApp’s efforts to prioritize user privacy and security. Given the growing concern about data privacy and online security, these additions are welcomed by WhatsApp users looking for more protection for their personal information and messages.