Learn about the new system that WhatsApp would use to prevent your account from being stolen

WhatsApp is working on a double verification system when you log in with which it seeks to improve the privacy and security of its application in the mobile version, which consists of sending a second numerical code and the notification that said account is being used in another mobile phone.

Currently, WhatsApp only has a verification system that requires the entry of an additional six-digit PIN code before registering the account in a new terminal.

However, if a person registers a phone number in a WhatsApp account and manages to obtain the code that is sent to this number to continue with the installation process, the account present in another device is unlinked.

Now, the social network is working on a new verification system intended for mobile devices by sending two codes to avoid cyberattacks, as verified by WABetaInfo.

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In the last update of WhatsApp beta for iOS and Android includes a function that introduces verification in two steps. That way, when the first attempt to log into a WhatsApp account is successful, another six-digit code will be required to complete the process.

This second verification code would be sent to the primary device in case someone signs in with the same phone number on a different device. In this way, the victims will be able to know that another person is trying to impersonate them and steal their accounts.

This second verification includes a notification that “the number is being used by WhatsApp on another phone. To make sure your account is under your control, you need to confirm another verification code.”

Also, this message informs that, to reinforce user security, a timer has been introduced. The user will have to wait for it to finish in order to enter the six-digit code and complete the application installation process.

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This portal has also indicated that the development of this system has led to a wave of account thefts using the ‘smishing’ technique in recent monthsin which scammers have tricked their victims via SMS into offering them their corresponding login security codes.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is the first instant messaging app to support this featurewhich could be “the ultimate solution” to prevent account takeovers when two-step verification is not enabled.

As it is a function under development, for the moment, it is unknown when its implementation date will be or if it will finally reach both operating systems.

It should be remembered that in mid-March it implemented a new security layer in its extension called Code Verify for the web version, which automatically confirms the authenticity of the web code of the messaging application.

Source: Elcomercio

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