Video calling applications have been supportive of tools during this time confined to the coronavirus. However, their very usefulness has made them a victim of unusual attacks that violate users' security. After numerous allegations and confirmation that no one escaped the attack unscathed, Facebook has decided to launch its own secure video calling systems.
The company's Mark Zuckerberg building was officially launched Rooms Messenger Formerly a tool that allows making secure video calls on Facebook, and recently on Instagram and WhatsApp, paying attention to privacy, thanks to the creation of Experience control controls.
According to the head of the message on Facebook, Stan Chudnovsky, The launch responds to the need for people who just want to spend more time together. And while Facebook has been preparing for this approach for a long time, the introduction of the new cor onavirus has pushed the company forward with its plans, as was the case with its game-streaming program, launched just a few weeks ago. He also pointed out that there are no ad programs or other monetization for Roma, but this feature could keep Facebook products at the center of people's lives.
How does Facebook Messenger Rooms work?
As they explain from the official Facebook blog, the person creating the room controls the configuration of who can join, how easy it is to find the room and whether to enable or share the link. The default settings are designed to match the privacy expected of a room. Therefore, rooms are automatically opened by members of that group.
The room designer will be able to choose a start time, add a description, and choose who to join in three ways. In this case, Facebook can inform other close friends to make sure they recognize it. Or to know share your Room link wherever you want, to make it public more effectively. Currently, up to eight people can join, but that's about it The limit will increase to 50 in a few weeks, making it an alternative to the era's favorites, such as Zoom.
Facebook guarantees that when we join a room via Facebook or Messenger, participants who are not their friends on Facebook will be able to see and hear what you have to say or share in the room, but they won't get much access to your profile or information on other parts of Facebook,
Why is Facebook Messenger Rooms so secure?
To avoid similar attacks from other apps, a curator can lock a room to prevent people from joining in the URL. While Facebook does care that hackers can't guess the Rooms links, because they are made up of a series of random letters and numbers at the end, with numbers and letters in different cases. This makes it difficult for hackers to guess the exact combinations of characters, and a new link is created each time a room is created.
According to information shared with andro4all partners, the company also confirms whether we are using Rome with their Facebook account or joining as a guest, audio or video calls are not heard.
Regarding data collection This is done, like other parts of Facebook, whether you join one of our applications with or without a login. The main purpose of this data is to provide services and improve the product experience. However, as with other messaging features, room audio and video will not be used to report ads. And no ads will be displayed in rooms.
In the case of those users who do not have a Facebook accountThe company receives certain data, such as your device and browser type, product usage information, and technical details, to improve Rooms product information and to help keep rooms safe and secure.
Messenger Rooms will launch internationally this week and will expand worldwide in the coming weeks. Will it meet your safety standards?
