WhatsApp new update for end-to-end encryption
5 Things to know about WhatsApp end-to-end encryption new update for privacy
Many are angry while many happy with the WhatsApp end-to-end encryption update. Whatever may be the responses or reaction. Every coin has two sides. Let’s explore two sides of the WhatsApp update.
Secret & Private chat: End-to-end encryption will enable you to chat privately without any fear of being tracked. Whether be tracked ethically or by cybercriminals and hackers.
File sharing end-to-end encryption: Not only messaging. However, videos, photos and all types of other file sharing are also encrypted. Group chats are also benefitted to get end-to-end encryption by WhatsApp.
No Re-installation needed: The Best part is that no need to re-install the WhatsApp. People having the latest version of WhatsApp will automatically see a pop-up menu for end-to-end encryption update and message like this:
Locked Messages: WhatsApp with their unique encryption code provides you the special key. Which is needed to unlock the messages!!!
How end-to-end encryption is initiated: You will receive a QR code when you tap on the message as shown in above image. When you scan that code with your phone, end-to-end encryption When codes are matched, a green tick will appear (end-to-end encryption established). And, when it does not then exclamation mark in red.
WhatsApp End-to-End Encryption still needs to be improvised. But why??
- As QR, code is necessary to be matched. Both users are required to be physically present near each other. To initiate i.e. verify end-to-end encryption.
- Many users are still not able to clear verification process. Even after matching the QR code.
- Cases have appeared where encryption and verification failed. When both users were having same smartphones with similar OS. While some succeeded with different OS smartphones.
However, the privacy of a chat by end-to-end encryption has been a leapfrog jump in the privacy of users. Many law enforcing agencies and governments are not happy with the WhatsApp. Particularly, with its update of an end-to-end encryption.