WhatsApp is finally letting users encrypt the backups of their messages.
Facebook owner Mark Zuckerbergannounced on Thursdaythat the feature is now beingrolled out to iOS and Android users globally.
The feature secures backups stored on Google Drive or Apples iCloud with end-to-end encryption.
This encryption will provide moreprivacyandsecurity, but its not enabled by default.
Heres how to turn the feature on:
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you’re able to also turn the encryption off by followingthese instructions, although we wouldnt recommend it.
In fact, wed prefer the encryption to be enabled by default.
Nonetheless, the new feature is a welcome improvement.
Story byThomas Macaulay
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
