WhatsApp might quickly introduce end-to-end encryption for chat backups

WhatsApp supplies end-to-end encryption on its chats. However, there’s no such safety function for the backups. The prompt messaging software may quickly introduce the function on the Android platform. The Facebook-owned firm is testing a brand new function on the beta model of the applying. The app may even get some new UI updates within the upcoming launch.

WhatsApp makes use of Google Drive to retailer backups on the Android platform and as of now, the backed-up chats are usually not end-to-end encrypted. A report by WABetaInfo, an internet site that tracks adjustments within the beta model of the applying, has shared some screenshots of the brand new function. According to the report, the person is prompted to maneuver to the safer strategy to retailer backups. The immediate states, “Secure your message historical past and media on Google Drive from unauthorized entry.”

According to the report, this new function is anticipated to be elective for the customers. Encryption could be enabled or disabled from the settings inside the app. Once the person activates the brand new possibility, they may have the ability to see the chat historical past marked with ‘end-to-end’ encryption.

To additional defend chat back-up, the brand new beta model additionally will get password safety. Users can set passwords to their backups and they are going to be prompted to enter the passwords once they attempt to restore the chats. In order to allow password safety, the person should confirm their telephone numbers as effectively.

The present function has solely been noticed on Android software and Google Drive however contemplating the apps earlier roll outs, we will anticipate even iOS customers to get the identical or related security function.

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