WhatsApp is already known as the “safe” app because of its end-to-end encryption, but now the company has decided to become even safer by adding new security features to its iCloud backpack. With this addition, even WhatsApp iCloud backups will become encrypted.
Why does encryption even matter? To put it simply, because with it, your messages are safe; without it, it’s a risky business. For example, in the past, WhatsApp was under fire thanks to certain governments that demanded access to user data. The company resisted, putting user privacy as their number one priority. This resulted in WhatsApp being blocked several times in Brazil, simply because they refused to share user data.
Now, with encryption to iCloud backups added, WhatsApp has become even safer. This development should ensure that users’ private messages remain private no matter what. This is a truly important step, considering we’re living at times when governments have no problem demanding access to user data.
With encryption becoming a growing concern among users, it doesn’t hurt that WhatsApp continues to try to make communication safer. This move should, therefore, put many of us at (at least some) ease.
Source:
Digital Trends (https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/whatsapp-icloud-backups-encryption/)
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