Using illegal versions of WhatsApp can cause problems. These dangers are imminent and this is how you can determine whether your friends are using such a version.
When using illegal WhatsApp versions, the security of your data is not guaranteed. (Source: rafapress/depositphotos.com)
- Various signs reveal whether someone is using an illegal version of WhatsApp.
- Illegal versions of WhatsApp do not have end-to-end encryption.
- Your chat content may be viewed by third parties.
In addition to the official version of WhatsApp, which you can download by default from your device’s app stores, there are also illegal and cracked versions of WhatsApp, such as “WhatsApp Plus”.
Using such versions can lead to a temporary ban, and if the offense is repeated, it can even lead to a permanent ban in the official WhatsApp version.
In addition, these third-party apps often have no end-to-end encryption, which means your chats could possibly be read by third parties – anything but secure. But how do you know if your chat partner is using such a version?
How do I know if someone is using an unofficial version of WhatsApp?
According to LaRepublica is clear evidence that a contact is replying to your deleted status updates or saying they are still seeing your deleted messages.
Also, emojis that don’t appear in the official version and the lack of a “write” signal when someone is chatting with you can be other clues. It is best to simply ask the person to be sure and not to lose any confidential information to third parties.
Another topic: Do you already know the new “Chat Lock” function and do you have any idea how you can edit your messages afterwards? If not, then click through our linked posts.
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