Changes to WhatsApp Security: New Passwords and AI Tools Against Scams
The popular messaging app WhatsApp is announcing a significant upgrade to its user security. Following an increase in the number of attempts to hack personal accounts, the company has decided to change its familiar protection method and move to stricter standards.
The main change is the elimination of the six-digit PIN code used until now. Instead, WhatsApp will transition to using more complex passwords that will be harder for hostile actors to crack. The move is intended to make it more difficult for hackers to take over the accounts of private users and organizations.
In addition to the change in passwords, WhatsApp is launching a new internal artificial intelligence (AI) tool. The tool is designed to automatically identify scam attempts and suspicious messages sent to users. The system will scan messages and alert the user if it detects patterns characteristic of fraud or attempts to steal personal information.
Information security experts recommend that users in Israel update their app version as soon as possible. It is important to enter the security settings in the app and ensure that the account is protected using the new, complex password to ensure maximum protection of privacy.
The new steps by WhatsApp come at a time when cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated. The company hopes that the combination of strong passwords and artificial intelligence technology will provide a better layer of protection for its millions of users around the world and in Israel.