WhatsApp to unveil encrypted chat backups feature soon
The screenshots shared on the platform revealed that WhatsApp will ask users to share the password created by the users while encrypting their backups. It will also ask to share their encryption key which is basically a 64-digit encryption key. WhatsApp has not released any official date of the launch of this particular feature.
May 21, 2021, 19:27 PM IST
WhatsApp messages can be traced without diluting encryption
WhatsApp has maintained that allowing traceability will dilute its end-to-end encryption which ensures that only the sender of the message and the recipient can see the message - not even WhatsApp itself.
Jul 11, 2019, 14:52 PM IST
SC refers WhatsApp privacy policy matter to Constitution bench
The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred social media platform WhatsApp's privacy policy matter to a Constitution bench which will hear the issue on April 18.
Apr 05, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
SC refers WhatsApp privacy policy matter before constitution bench, hearing on April 18
WhatsApp had made extensive changes to its privacy policy on August 25, the first time since it was acquired by Facebook.
Apr 05, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
WhatsApp announces important update to 'Status' feature
WhatsApp is ready to celebrate it's 8th birthday and that too in style! The app has announced a game-changing update. The app, on Monday, rolled out a new feature called ‘Status’, a new tab for sharing photos, videos, and GIF’s that will disappear after 24 hours.
Feb 21, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks response from WhatsApp, govt over non-security of data, conversations
SC has issued notice to Centre and Facebook-owned WhatsApp over non-security of data and conversations on Whatsapp and has sought reply in 2 weeks time.
Jan 16, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
WhatsApp denies 'backdoor' claims
Popular messaging app WhatsApp has denied claims of vulnerability, described as `backdoor`, saying that it`s a security feature related to message delivery in order to ensure messages don`t get lost in transit.
Jan 14, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Soon, you can protect your chats on WhatsApp with a secret code
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Sep 24, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
Oh no! Deleted WhatsApp messages can be read by third party
Next time you delete a chat/message on your WhatsApp, don't be very sure about it because they can be read by a third party.
Aug 05, 2016, 15:50 PM IST
Shocking! Methods that terrorists are adopting to avoid surveillance!
Just the though of terrorist cells active in the country sends shudders down the spine! You will be shocked to know that to what extent terrorist operative groups go to evade surveillance of their communication by investigative agencies in the country.
Apr 11, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Simply explained: What is WhatsApp's full encryption and how it will help you
We have tried to simplify the points to understand WhatsApp's new security feature better.
Apr 06, 2016, 14:06 PM IST
Good news! Now, your private communication on WhatsApp is fully protected
The Facebook-owned mobile application with one billion users worldwide made the announcement following weeks of intense debate over efforts by US authorities to compel Apple to help break into an encrypted iPhone.
Apr 06, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
WhatsApp messages get end-to-end encryption
An online privacy tool endorsed by Edward Snowden is being used to protect WhatsApp messages from snooping by encrypting them as they travel the Internet.
Nov 19, 2014, 09:19 AM IST
