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From a simple messaging app, the WhatsApp it has become a true phenomenon with over a billion s worldwide. You may even think it's normal for someone not to have Facebook ou Instagram, but it's just someone saying they don't have WhatsApp to get looks of astonishment. Everything that becomes popular ends up becoming a full plate for cyber criminals and opportunists on duty. 1g65x
Application security has improved considerably. For a year, WhatsApp has had an efficient mechanism for end-to-end security. Messages are encrypted before being sent and only decrypted when they reach the recipient, that is, if any information is “stolen” along the way, it cannot be read.
Still, some personal information continues to be exposed to strangers, but you can already count on some resources that help keep your privacy. Just follow these steps and enjoy your anonymity back!
Privacy: choose who will know your true identity 3n4d20
1. On the home screen, click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner and then on “Settings".
2. On the new screen, choose the option “" and then, "Privacy".
3. Within each item choose who can see the information. There are two groups on this screen: “Who can see my personal data"and "Talk“. See below for details on each.
Who can see my personal data 6r695j
For the first 3 items, keep these basic options in mind:
- All: Anyone who has your on their cell phone can see it without asking your permission.
- My s: Only people whose phone is among your cell phone s will be able to see it.
- No one: only you will be able to see this information.
Still on screen"Privacy", configure:
- last seen: This feature shows the last time you were online in the app. If you disable it, you will also not be able to see when others were connected. That's life, you can't have everything.
- Profile picture: Choose who can see your photo. If you choose “everyone”, anyone who puts your phone number in their address book will be able to see your photo. Unless you're expecting some scout to discover your beauty via “Zap Zap”, it's best to leave it to the s.
- Message: is that phrase that accompanies your profile, formerly called “status”. Almost no one sees it anyway, so whatever…
- Status: now you can decide who sees those instant messages that stay in the air for 24 hours. This one is a little different and the selection is even more complete: choose between “My s”, “My s except…” and “Share only with…”
- Selecting “My s” the view is enabled for all those you have the in your address book. To delete only a few s, choose “My s except…”
- If the idea is to select one by one the VIPs who will have the honor of your virtual presence, select “Share only with…”
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Features related to conversations are more hardcore:
Blocked: When someone is bothering you or you don't want any with a person, this is the way. Here you choose the s that will not be able to access Nadica than you publish or change. Click the symbol in the upper right corner to add a number to the list. The blocked list will appear just below. You won't let the power go to your head, eh?
Read Receipts: Ah, the reason for fights and separations… In order not to leave your traces around, you can disable this option, but you also won't know who read your “Good Morning”. By default, the function will already be activated, but to deactivate it, just click on the box next to the text “Reading confirmation”. If you want to continue seeing the two blue ticks, keep this option selected.
2-step verification 38704a
Recently released feature, this confirmation system your identity through a code created by you. This code will be requested every time your number needs to be verified, without it it will not be possible associate your number phone to another WhatsApp . You can an email to be reminded of your code. This option can be disabled if someone has access to your smartphone unlocked, so keep an eye out!
To activate, go to “Settings","” and then choose “2-step verification".
Then just choose one bar code, confirm it and provide an email to retrieve the code in case you forget it.
You can skip the email step, but if you forget the code, you could lose your .
Adjustments made, privacy preserved and greater security will give you peace of mind, but always be careful with messages that have links and think twice before add someone to your s, that this simple action can release a lot of content to a stranger. You can enjoy the wonders that the internet provides, but Enjoy with moderation,
