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Here’s how you can keep your WhatsApp chats secure

End to end encryption
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End to end encryption
WhatsApp’s security features include end-to-end encryption, but that only works on the app itself, which means if you export your chats, you lose encryption.
Two-factor
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Two-factor
Like most accounts now, even WhatsApp is offering two-factor authentication to access your account and it’s important to set that up if you’re serious about safeguarding your chats
Restricted access
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Restricted access
While two factor authentication will prevent unauthorised access, be careful not to lock yourself out inadvertently, as WhatsApp doesn’t verify email IDs, only the password.
Backups are crucial
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Backups are crucial
Always ensure your chats are backed up. However, cloud backups are not encrypted, so it would be safer for you to keep a local backup and encrypt it yourself on your personal computer.
Easy export
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Easy export
The advantages of a WhatsApp backup are its inherent transferability, you can move the backup from your phone to your microSD card and secure it there, ensuring another layer of safety.
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