WhatsApp is famous all over the globe for being a messaging app. Billions across the globe message, call or share media on this platform daily. However, it uses this very popularity for several scammers to go about committing multiple types of frauds. In order to curb such issues, an important new feature has been decided by this App to be brought forth.
The Functionality Of New WhatsApp Features
The major goal of this fresh feature is to detect such scam acts beforehand to ensure user safety through its notification. AI and ML algorithms in use by this App analyze the behavior patterns exhibited by the scammers.
As soon as an unknown number sends a message or a suspicious link is sent, It gives an automatic alert to the user, allowing the user to decide whether to block or report it.
Context Card Brings Transparency
With this new update, It has incorporated the 'Context Card'. When the message on this App comes from an unknown number, it alerts the user about-
If it is a newly created number
What country the number is registered in
How many users have reported that number
With this information, a user can certainly make a judgement call if they are conversing with a scammer.
Scammer Blocking and Reporting Made Easier
In the new update, the 'report' and 'block' options were seen more appealing and easier to understand, especially when one receives messages from unknown numbers. It wants users to be able to respond quickly to prevent compromises on their privacy.
Extra Security Features For WhatsApp Users
It has confirmed that this feature will be rolled out globally gradually. Testing for this feature is already underway in India. WhatsApp has urged users to never open unknown links, never share personal information, and to report suspicious messages immediately.
New Feature Takes Aim at Scammers-This step is another firm-building step to augment the security aspect of WhatsApp. This update is undoubtedly significant in the war against scammers and to improve the user experience. Users, nonetheless, must remain diligent and take advantage of this App new features.
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