How to keep WhatsApp more secure!

Whatsapp is an application that does not need any introduction. Everyone is aware of why it is being used, what it offers, and its importance in their day-to-day life.

The messages are said to be end-to-end encrypted but still, there are many things that you should know or you should do to keep your Whatsapp more secure than earlier. In this article, we will tell you about the 4 Whatsapp tips to keep it secure.

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Privacy feature

Though it allows users considerable control, WhatsApp isn’t the most private messenger on the market. You can choose who can see your Last Seen, profile photo, bio, status, and live location.

By choosing the option to disable Read Receipts, you can even remove the blue checkmarks from the receipts. Simply go to Settings, choose Account, and then Privacy. By choosing alternatives that make you feel secure, you can adjust some bars from here.

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Use Whatsapp desktop instead of Web app

You must sync your phone with WhatsApp Web or the desktop apps in order to use WhatsApp on a computer. It is suggested that you should use the official desktop application instead of the web app to be more secure. The primary cause of this is because WhatsApp Web can be hacked easily.

Scams

Due to its status as instant communication, WhatsApp occasionally exposes users to scammers. You need to be aware of some of the prevalent scams in order to avoid falling for them. Whatsapp is a free app to use, as we all know. Instead of charging, it provides all of its features in its free form.

The most typical scam involves charging for Whatsapp usage. You can receive notifications about your account expiring or the WhatsApp premium version of the texting service. The aim of the scam is to trick you into paying for WhatsApp, but you should never do so.

Disable Cloud Backup

There is one flaw in the end-to-end encryption that when you put WhatsApp chats on backs up to Google Drive or iCloud. You can then access your previous messages if you decide to reinstall them in the future.

The backup, however, is not encrypted, so you should disable it if you are really concerned about your privacy. Keep in mind that using Apple and Google to store your data may not be fully safe.

In order to stop automatic cloud backups:

• Go to WhatsApp if you use iPhone and tap Settings then go to Chats then select Chat Backup and then tap on Auto Backup.
• On Android mobile: you need to go to WhatsApp’s menu, then Settings, then Chats, then Backup to Google Drive, and select Never.