Security News > 2023 > May > WhatsApp allows users to lock sensitive chats

Meta has unveiled Chat Lock within WhatsApp, a feature that allows users to keep sensitive and intimate conversations safe from prying eyes.

By tapping on a one-to-one or group conversation, users can easily enable Chat Lock and choose between password or biometric authentication options.

Once activated, Chat Lock conveniently hides the conversation in a separate folder within the app, ensuring that it remains discreet and inaccessible from the regular inbox.

In addition to Chat Lock, WhatsApp has announced its plans to introduce further features in the coming months.

One notable upcoming enhancement is the ability to lock conversations on companion devices, extending the protection of sensitive chats to all connected devices.

WhatsApp intends to introduce the option for users to create a custom password solely dedicated to unlocking Chat Lock.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/05/16/whatsapp-chat-lock/