Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Facebook add encryption feature end to end for voice calls and video call on the Messenger app. The security system that has been used by WhatsApp can secure every message on each user’s device.
Previously Facebook only added end-to-end encryption for text messages in 2016 within the Messenger app. But now that mode also supports the calling feature.
Facebook added the feature as interest in voice and video calls grew. According to them, there are more than 150 million video calls a day on the Facebook-supporting app.
Quotes The Verge, the encryption feature is claimed to keep private conversations safe from hackers. It’s become an industry standard and works like a lock and key, where only you and the people in the chat or call have access to the conversation.
This means that no one else, including Facebook, can see or listen to what was sent or said. Keep in mind, you can report the encrypted message to the company if something goes wrong.
In addition, the company has also updated the feature of expired messages in encrypted chats.
“People don’t always want or need their messages to persist and the timer control lets one decide when their messages expire in chat,” Facebook wrote in a statement. official site.
“We’ve updated this setting, giving people the option to choose the amount of time before all new messages disappear. Options range from at least five seconds to as long as 24 hours,” Facebook added.
It is also reported that end-to-end encryption will also be applied to the feature direct message aka Instagram DMs.
“We’re also starting a limited test with adults in select countries that will allow them to choose to receive end-to-end encrypted messages and calls for one-on-one conversations on Instagram,” Facebook wrote.
(ryh / DAL)
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