Protect the privacy of messages is the goal of WhatsApp. End-to-end encryption is the basis for ensuring the security of your calls and messages. To this the company continues to add further layers of privacy, including the new Chat with padlock feature that allows you to protect the most intimate conversations with a password, Ephemeral Messages, screenshot blocking for messages with the “View once” and the ability to keep your online status private. WhatsApp has added two new updates to this ever-growing list: Mute calls from unknown numbers and Privacy Controlnow available to users.
WhatsApp, news for privacy: Silence calls from unknown numbers
Mute calls from unknown numbers it is a feature designed to guarantee even more privacy and control over incoming calls. The feature helps to automatically filter spam calls, scams and incoming calls from unknown people, ensuring greater protection. These calls will not ring your phone, but will show up in your call list, in case it’s someone important.
WhatsApp mobile icon app on screen smartphone iPhone macro. WhatsApp is a popular free instant text messaging system for mobile and other platforms. Moscow, Russia – June 15, 2021
Privacy control
To make the new feature known, WhatsApp has introduced Privacy controlso that everyone knows the protection options available in WhatsApp.
This feature guides you step-by-step through the most important privacy settings, to help you choose the right level of protection, all in one place. By selecting “Start Control” in the privacy settings, you will access various levels of privacy to strengthen the security of your messages, calls and personal information.
Protecting private communication is important because the company understands that people need one safe place to communicate. For this reason, he has chosen new ways to spread this message around the world and convey its importance. Starting this week, we’re encouraging people to get in touch with each other via private message, so friends and loved ones know they have a safe space to talk to each other.