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8 things to know about the new Whatsapp Encryption
Instant messaging service WhatsApp announced this week that it would strengthen privacy for its more than one billion users. Here’s what you need to know.
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Facebook owned instant messaging service Whatsapp’s latest version will use security technology that prevents any interception as messages and media travel between devices.
Here are five things you need to know about the new encryption:
It is available only when you download the latest version of the Whatsapp.
The service ensures only you and the person you’re communicating with can read what is sent, and nobody in between, not even WhatsApp.