At Whatsapp Experts have discovered a security vulnerability that users should pay more attention to. This affects a feature that users like to use to better protect their personal data.
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Whatsapp users like to use the “view once” function to send photos, among other things. This function makes it possible for the files to be deleted from the phone immediately after they are opened for the first time. This gives users the impression that the function is a safer way to send sensitive data.
Whatsapp: Files can be saved and forwarded
However, security researchers have discovered that appearances are deceptive. Even though you have sent files on WhatsApp using the “view once” function, you can still easily save and forward them.
As “Chip” reports, this is easily possible by taking screenshots of the images sent. It is also possible to record the file with another device. This allows you to save files that the WhatsApp user actually wanted to protect and delete directly from the recipient’s device.
Experts advise that you should never send sensitive information using the “view once” function on WhatsApp. Even if users think that the information has been deleted directly from the phone, the recipient can easily save the information and forward it.
The company Meta has confirmed that it is working on closing this security gap as quickly as possible. As “Chip” reports, Meta is already working on a specific update that is intended to improve the security of the feature on WhatsApp.
However, until this is introduced and the security gap is closed, users should continue to be cautious about what they send using the “View Once” function. Once an update is introduced that improves the function, it can provide more security and privacy on WhatsApp.
