The use of WhatsApp as the primary communication tool has also prompted fraudsters. The frequency of annoying calls and messages from unknown numbers is increasing day by day. Added automatic mute option for calls from unknown numbers in a recent update. However, WhatsApp wants to increase security even more. New security tools have been activated for a limited number of users in beta.New security tools are coming
WhatsApp will open a new screen the first time users receive a message from a person or business that is no longer in their contacts. With its new security tools screen, WhatsApp will show what users can do when they receive spam messages.
As usual, the option to block or report (report) will appear. In addition, WhatsApp will check the profile name, profile photo, country code of the phone number of the unknown number and inform the user how to stay safe in the chat. Even if the user displays the message, the read message will not be sent to the unknown number.
Opened to some users in beta
WhatsApp has started showing its new security tools screen to some users in its Android app. It’s unclear when the feature will roll out for all users.
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