WhatsApp is going to bring a great security feature for its crores of users. After its arrival, hackers will not be able to message the users even if they want to. This feature of WhatsApp is currently in the development phase. Soon, it can be rolled out for the users. The way the number of cyber crimes has increased in the last few years has increased the concern of security agencies as well as social media platforms.
New security feature coming
The Block Unknown Accounts Message feature is being tested for Meta’s instant messaging app which has more than 200 crore users, after which no unknown user will be able to message you. According to the report of WABetaInfo, this feature of WhatsApp has been seen in Android version 2.24.17.24.
This feature of WhatsApp will work to block messages sent by any unknown number or user. For this, users will get the option to turn it on in the settings of the app. After turning it on, only those people will be able to message on the user’s number who are included in their contact list.
A screenshot of this feature has been shared by WABetaInfo, in which a toggle can be seen to turn this feature on or off. This new security feature of WhatsApp has currently been rolled out for selected beta testing users.
Turn on settings like this
This feature is likely to be introduced in WhatsApp soon. To turn on this feature, users will first have to go to the settings of the app.
- After this, users will see an option with Advanced settings.
- Here they will get three options including Block Unknown Accounts Message.
- Users can block messages coming from unknown numbers by turning on the toggle labeled Block Unknown Accounts Message.
Cybercriminals trap users in their net through calls, emails, messages or WhatsApp. After the introduction of this security feature, it will be difficult for cybercriminals to send links to any user through WhatsApp messages, due to which users will not be able to click on any unknown link and can avoid getting trapped in the net of cybercriminals.
Also read – Google’s warning, delete these apps from your phone immediately, your bank account may become empty!
