WhatsApp introduce three new security features; details here
New Delhi: WhatsApp has unveiled three new security features aimed at improving the privacy and security of its users. The new functionalities extend the app's focus on keeping online chats and discussions as private and safe as in-person conversations, with a particular emphasis on message security, including end-to-end encryption.
According to a blog post published by WhatsApp on Thursday, the new security features will be rolled out on both Android and iOS devices in the coming months. The first feature, called "Account Protection", sends an alert to users when someone may be attempting to gain access to their account without their knowledge.
The second feature, called "Device Verification", runs in the background to ensure that users cannot install malware to access people's messages. WhatsApp is particularly concerned about unauthorised WhatsApp applications that include spyware specifically designed for this purpose. The company has introduced new checks to assist in authenticating user accounts without requiring any action from users.
The third feature is "Automatic Security Codes", which builds on an existing service that allows users to verify that they are communicating with the person they think they are. The tool assesses if the connection is safe and performs the verification process automatically by default, with the option to view the code manually still available.
WhatsApp is also introducing a new concept called "Key Transparency" to make it easier for users to confirm the authenticity of the code, although it is currently possible to view the code by going to a user's profile. The security features have already been rolled out on Android, with iOS users set to receive the update in the coming months.
Overall, the new security features aim to enhance the app's security and make it more secure for users, particularly as the messaging platform continues to attract over 2 billion monthly active users.
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Regulator DGCA eases flight duty norms for pilots amid IndiGo crisis
Mumbai (PTI): Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday eased the flight duty norms by allowing substitution of leaves with a weekly rest period amid massive operational disruptions at IndiGo, according to sources.
As per the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, "no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest", which means that weekly rest period and leaves are to be treated separately. The clause was part of efforts to address fatigue issues among the pilots.
Citing IndiGo flight disruptions, sources told PTI that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to withdraw the provision 'no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest' from the FDTL norms.
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"In view of the ongoing operational disruptions and representations received from various airlines regarding the need to ensure continuity and stability of operations, it has been considered necessary to review the said provision," DGCA said in a communication dated December 5.
The gaps in planning ahead of the implementation of the revised FDTL, the second phase of which came into force from November 1, have resulted in crew shortage at IndiGo and is one of the key reasons for the current disruptions.
#BREAKING: #DGCA relaxes a clause which debarred airlines to club leaves with weekly rest to mitigate #IndiGo crisis
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