You’ve probably received a fake WhatsApp message or been placed in a group that is actually a scam. Hackers can use this strategy to send fake links, malicious files or simply steal personal data. From there, they could gain access to your device, steal passwords for all kinds of accounts or carry out phishing attacks. Now WhatsApp has a new feature that can be useful to prevent this.
WhatsApp is aware of the problem of users being put into groups they don’t want. We’re talking about the fact that it can be a clear nuisance, but also a serious problem for security and privacy. This has led them to create a new function, which they will launch soon, precisely to make it easier for users to avoid this type of annoying group chats.
WhatsApp feature against annoying groups
But what exactly does this new feature consist of? It’s about making it easier to identify suspicious group chats and to be able to leave them. To do this, the group will display a kind of information card with key data, such as who created the group chat, when, the description of the group, or whether or not someone from your contact list has joined you.
The goal is clear: to help avoid fraud and spam messages. It is common to end up in fraudulent groups related to cryptocurrencies, with supposedly very interesting offers or any type of strategy they may use. In addition, an interesting novelty is that it will include a button to quickly leave that group.
The latter, the ability to quickly leave the group, is useful for improving privacy and security. The less time you spend in these types of chats, the less risk you have of clicking where you shouldn’t, of someone finding out personal data, etc. It’s one more measure with which WhatsApp aims to improve security.
According to WhatsApp, this feature is already being implemented and will be available to everyone in a few weeks. Therefore, there is still a little time left to take advantage of a feature that, on paper, can be useful to stop annoying group messages, but also individual messages from accounts in those chats that can put you on some list.
Always protect your WhatsApp
Beyond this function, it is essential to protect WhatsApp and not make mistakes. The basic thing is to not fall into the trap if someone sends you a message. Do not trust any unknown group chat, do not give personal data, or click on links that could be fraudulent. The first security barrier is always common sense.
It’s also a good idea to restrict who can invite you to groups. To do this, go to Settings, go to Security, and click on Groups. You can limit this to only your contacts being able to add you to any group chat. This greatly reduces the likelihood of ending up where you don’t want to be. If you make a mistake and your phone has been hacked, acting quickly is going to be key.
It’s also a good idea to keep your personal information private. For example, you should set up privacy settings to limit who can see your profile picture, information you have, or your status. This will also help you avoid problems and make using this app safer.
Ultimately, WhatsApp is taking another step to protect users’ security. It is useful to prevent you from being put into groups that may be fraudulent. Even so, it will always be in your hands to be able to take measures to prevent attacks and not make mistakes.
