WhatsApp has introduced a new global ‘Security Center’ designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for users seeking to safeguard themselves from spam and unwanted contacts.
On Thursday, the company announced that this initiative aims to enhance awareness regarding various safety measures and built-in features that enable users to take charge of their online security.
The ‘Security Center’ will be accessible in English and ten Indian languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, and Gujarati.
“End-to-end encryption of personal messages stands as a crucial defense against scammers and fraudsters. Alongside this, WhatsApp is constantly innovating to improve user safety and privacy,” the company stated.
This new platform will educate users on the privacy features offered by WhatsApp and provide practical advice to help them gain more control over their accounts. This includes guidance on enabling two-step verification, identifying scams, and recognizing fake accounts, among other topics.
In September, WhatsApp launched a safety campaign titled ‘Stay Safe with WhatsApp’ in India, promoting product features designed to enhance online safety and improve overall messaging security.
The campaign aimed to inform users about available safety tools, including two-step verification, blocking and reporting options, and privacy controls, which collectively offer important protections against online scams, fraud, and compromised accounts.
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