Other news from the world of the most used instant messaging app in the world: WhatsApp makes them calls even safer. And how does he do it? Through the option “protect IP address in calls” you will be able to hide your IP address during any call.
WhatsApp protects the IP address in calls: how it works
The instant messaging app gives you the ability to protect your IP address during calls. Just click on the option “protect IP address in calls”. Once activated, calls will be forwarded via Meta/WhatsApp servers, thus hiding the real IP address.
“Most calling apps that people use today have peer-to-peer connections between participants. This direct connection allows for faster data transfers and better call quality, but it also means that participants need to know each other’s IP addresses,” says Daniel Sommermann, Sebastian Messmer and Attaullah Baig di WhatsApp.
This means that IP addresses can contain private information and this, for users who pay more attention to privacy, is not good. Because we know that in the information there is data such as geographic location or Internet provider.
WhatsApp protects the IP address in calls: the downside
IP protection in calls on WhatsApp it is very interesting and certainly many users will look forward to using it, but it has a negative side. This functionality will impact the call quality, significantly reducing it. The company also emphasized that calls are always end-to-end encrypted, even when the new option is used.
Silence calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp
Another measure mentioned in the WhatsApp blog post is the option for silence calls from unknown numbers, option that was first announced in June. According to the messaging company, this prevents spam-related disruptions and could potentially block cybersecurity attacks.
“Protecting user privacy and security is absolutely necessary for WhatsApp to fulfill its mission of enabling private communications for the world,” the blog post reads. “These new security features combine with many other protections to keep people safe.”
Availability
The option to activate/deactivate IP address protection is already available and you can find it in the WhatsApp settings, in the privacy section.