The new update of Whatsapp it has drawn praise and criticism in equal measure. In this version, the text states have gone down in history for the benefit of another way of describing our profile that goes through the implementation of small videos that remain in the users' information for a day. Its developers justify it as a positive measure that can get even more people to join the messaging app by incorporating functions from other very popular platforms such as Instagram or Snapchat, but are they beneficial changes?
Some security experts have already warned of possible vulnerabilities and risks when introducing the new video statuses. Here is a list of the most important ones that can turn the handling of the most downloaded messaging app in the world into a somewhat frustrated experience.
1. Fake apps
We all know fraudulent messaging applications that at first glance, can be identical to WhatsApp. This type of platform also adds new features that, however, are the work of hackers and that inside, can hide a multitude of malicious elements whose main objective is the hijacking of the terminals and the obtaining of personal information that in this case, could be shown through the status videos.
2.Scam
Second, we find a phenomenon that is already present in other networks such as Instagram. The scam consists of the appearance of apparently very popular users who ask us to follow them or in this case, add them to our contact list and who promise to obtain another large list of numbers to achieve more impact both on WhatsApp and on other networks social. Like fraudulent apps, the data theft.
3. State of forced vision
The new changes may involve an intrusion on the privacy of many users, even if they consider that only their contacts can access to see the statuses. We must exercise extreme caution when publishing them, since through the contents you can hurt sensitivity of any of the contacts saved in the agendas and what is more dangerous, we can be victims of blackmail by third parties who threaten to publish personal information.
Do you think that this latest update takes a step back or do you prefer the new changes? You have more related information available about other similar messaging apps so that you can give your own opinion.