- These features will launch for both Android and iOS
- Chatting will be backed up in encryption mode once the password is applied
This year has not been good for WhatsApp. WhatsApp has been the center of controversy due to its new policy. Because of this many users have shifted to other social media platforms. The company has tightened security to woo users in the face of questions over WhatsApp's privacy policy. The company is going to launch a password feature. This password will have to be generated by the user.
The company has previously offered chat encryption. Now the company is also going to provide the facility to secure the backup. This information has been provided by the website WABetainfo, which tracks the features of WhatsApp.
WhatsApp chat will bring backup
Backups of WhatsApp messaging chats are saved in the cloud and are in encrypted mode. There is no guarantee of security and it can be hacked, but now WhatsApp is going to bring back chat. Chatting will be backed up in encryption mode after the password is applied.
The feature will rollout for all users
According to WABetainfo, this feature will be rolled out for both Android and iOS users. A password will be required to access the chat backup. Users can generate this password at their convenience, so that they can remember the password. This password must be a minimum of 8 characters.
