WhatsApp introduces encryption option for chat backups

News Broadband Global 15 OCT 2021
WhatsApp introduces encryption option for chat backups
WhatsApp has added encryption for chat backups. The optional layer of extra security is available for backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud. The company introduced default end-to-end encryption for chat messages five years ago. The encrypted backup can be secured with either a password or 64-digit encryption key. The backups will then become inaccessible to both WhatsApp or the backup service provider.

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Internet,  IT

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Facebook,  Google,  WhatsApp

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Global

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Messaging, Security, Launch, IT - applications

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