WhatsApp May Block People Taking Screenshot of Others Photo ...

WhatsApp May Block People Taking Screenshot of Others Photo Profile

VIVA.co.id | 2024-02-23 05:05

This feature, as quoted from WABetaInfo, is important given the rise of security problems in digital media. One is the theft of a person's identity to commit fraud.WABetaInfo on February 20, shared the news of the WhatsApp update which will be rolled out through the Google Play Beta Program. Going forward, the attempt to screenshot a profile photo will be met with a black screen and a message stating 'Can't take a screenshot due to app restrictions.' The feature of being able to block screenshots of profile photos is now available to some on the beta for Android version. Screenshot blocking will be available to more users over the coming weeks. This could be the first restriction of this kind seen across a popular text, voice message, and video call tool. The alternative providers to the Meta-owned chat app don't yet have this level of privacy. This is an advancement from the previo...

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