O WhatsApp is a widely used tool for instant communication, and although it has end-to-end encryption, there are still risks related to the security of messages.
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To help you avoid worries and help protect your conversations, Edital Concursos has prepared ten essential tips, check them out below.
1. Always choose to use the official app: confirm the origin before downloading
Download WhatsApp only from official stores (Play Store for Android and App Store for iOS) and check if the manufacturer is “WhatsApp Inc.” to avoid malicious applications.
2. Two-step verification: additional layer of security
Enable two-step verification to ensure that even if someone has your login information, they will need a one-time code sent via SMS to access the account.
3. Deleting messages after reading: effective cleaning
Delete chat messages to prevent them from being saved. Remember that after the procedure it will not be possible to recover the messages excluded.
4. Locking and archiving conversations: double protection
Use the function to “lock” a chat to add an extra layer of security, and archive it to hide it in the main part of WhatsApp, only accessible through authentication.
5. Enabling Temporary Mode: Disappearing Messages
Temporary Mode makes messages and files disappear after being viewed, providing greater privacy when exchanging messages.
6. Exporting conversation to safe location: custom backup
Export the conversation to a text file and save it in a safe location before deleting. It can be a document in the cell phone’s memory or sent to a cloud storage app.
7. Being careful when logging into WhatsApp Web: pay attention to active sessions
Always disconnect from WhatsApp Web when finished using to prevent unauthorized access. Redo the procedure when resuming activities.
8. Entering a password or biometrics to open WhatsApp: double authentication
Activate an extra layer of security to open WhatsApp on your smartphone, requiring authentication via password or biometrics.
9. Precautions when logging into other people’s devices: checking active devices
Check your account settings and remove unknown or third-party devices that may have been logged in by mistake.
10. Avoiding the use of WhatsApp Web extensions: pay attention to extra offers
Avoid excessive use of extensions for WhatsApp Web, as some may pose a risk of stealing data and confidential information.
By following these tips, you will be contributing to the security of your WhatsApp messages and ensuring a more protected and confidential experience.
2024-02-26 10:55:00
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