WhatsApp launches new 'Security Center' with support for 10 Indian languages
WhatsApp has introduced a new global 'Security Centre' page that will serve as a one-stop window for users to learn more about how to protect themselves against spammers and other unwanted contacts.
WhatsApp announced on Thursday that it has launched this page to raise awareness about the many safety precautions and built-in product features that allow users to take control of their safety.
The 'Security Center' will be available in English along with 10 Indian languages - Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, and Gujarati.
"Protecting personal messages with end-to-end encryption is one of the best lines of defence against scammers and fraudsters and in addition to that WhatsApp is consistently working on new and innovative ways to enhance people's safety and privacy," it stated.
The new feature will notify users about the various levels of privacy that WhatsApp offers, as well as some top recommendations for giving users more control over their accounts, such as two-step verification, scams, and recognising fake accounts.
Last month, WhatsApp launched an integrated safety campaign called 'Stay Safe with WhatsApp' in India, emphasising product features that empower users to take charge of their online safety and offer a safer messaging experience.
The campaign aimed to educate users on WhatsApp's safety features and tools, such as two-step verification, block and report, and privacy controls, which provide consumers with the required precautions to help protect them from online scams, fraud, and account-compromising threats.
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