In the digital age we live in, keeping our data safe is essential so that it is not exposed on the Internet and we get a good surprise. Currently, the method we most often use to communicate is instant messaging, and WhatsApp is a pioneer in being the most used platform worldwide to talk to family and friends. But it is also committed to our security, and the new update to protect profile photos demonstrates this.
The way we contact each other has changed radically and we now use messaging applications to talk much more quickly and comfortably with our loved ones. Sending a short message such as “I have arrived” or “I already have the tickets for the concert” are very useful resources to avoid calls if it is not very urgent. However, having access to any tool that involves exposing all of our data can put our security at risk.
WhatsApp will block profile photos
Over the years, WhatsApp has used various mechanics to provide a safe place to have our conversations, such as end-to-end encryption or blocking chats. Likewise, our photos that we share on our profiles can be another problem for many users, since anyone can appropriate them by taking a screenshot.
In this way, the new WhatsApp function that has been launched for the Google Play Store beta program with the Android version 2.24.4.25, which will be available in the coming weeks for everyone, will completely block the screenshots that are taken. from your mobile to any profile photo.
In the future update we will see a notification that will prevent us from taking the capture once we are viewing the profile photo in full screen. Specifically, we will get the following notice: “You cannot take a screenshot due to application restrictions.”
Objective: safeguard privacy
Until recently, profile photos could be saved in two ways. One of them was eliminated 5 years ago, where users were allowed to download profile photos by simply pressing and holding on it or in an option that was indicated in the upper right part of the screen by pressing the three dots and choosing the save option. The other, which is still operational, is by taking the screenshot.
The new feature, which WhatsApp will soon roll out to everyone, adds an additional layer of privacy to prevent users from saving or sharing profile photos without the owner’s consent.
It is a great initiative by WhatsApp in order to go one step further and protect unauthorized access and sharing of profile photos. This novelty is also taken into account to prevent identity theft, harassment and other types of fraudulent situations whose main purpose is to deceive people and turn them into victims of scams.
