Expert says new WhatsApp feature could expose users to hacking – Nairametrics

Article summary Mr Jide Awe said the recently introduced WhatsApp feature that allows one account to be active on multiple devices poses some risks to the users.  He, however, hopes that the security and encryption put in place by WhatsApp could safeguard the users. The new feature offers convenience and flexibility but may not be suitable for everyone, and it may be an attempt to keep up with competitors like Telegram and Signal.  The Chief Executive Officer of Jidaw Systems Ltd., Mr Jide Awe, has said that the recently introduced WhatsApp feature that enables users to operate one account on four different mobile phones could make users vulnerable to hacking or phishing attacks by cybercriminals.  During a chat with the media over the weekend, Awe said that having multiple devices linked to a single account gives hackers more opportunities to access personal data or take over the account. According to him, while hackers have been targeting WhatsApp users before now, the new feature could make it easier for them.  He, however, noted that WhatsApp had implemented several security measures to protect against such threats, including end-to-end encryption and remote device management.  Benefits of the new feature  Speaking on its advantages
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