WhatsApp announces additional security features for users

Global instant messaging giant WhatsApp on Thursday announced additional security features including back-end invisible check of devices on which the app is installed “to help prevent a malware on a device” from impacting the services of the messaging app.

“Mobile device malware is one of the biggest threats to people’s privacy and security today because it can take advantage of your phone without your permission and use your WhatsApp to send unwanted messages. To help prevent this, we have added checks to help authenticate your account- with no action needed from you – and better protect you if your device is compromised,” the company said in a release.