Whatsapp is developing a new security feature called ‘Code Verify’ in order to strengthen the platform’s security. The announcement follows the company’s recent announcement that two-step verification will be available directly within its web and desktop clients.
The feature will increase the platform’s security while using WhatsApp Web. It is primarily a web browser extension that adds an additional layer of security to the WhatsApp experience of users.
When a user installs ‘Code Verify,’ it automatically determines whether or not the code of the version of WhatsApp Web you’re currently using has been altered by a malicious body.
The feature is now available in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge when using WhatsApp Web.
When ‘Code Verify’ successfully authenticates a version of WhatsApp Web, it means that the user’s version has not been tampered with by hackers, overbearing governments, or other malicious scripts.
When you install the extension, it will automatically launch whenever you use WhatsApp Web. The extension does not log metadata or user messages, nor does it share any information with WhatsApp or Meta, and because it is open-sourced, anyone can test it.
It may display these alerts while using WhatsApp Web.
Network Timed Out: When your network goes down, an orange circle with a question mark appears.
Possible Risk Detected: When another extension interferes with ‘Code Verify,’ an orange circle with a question mark appears.
Validation Failure: When the extension detects a different and false WhatsApp Web code, the ‘Code Verify’ icon turns red and displays an exclamation mark.
Validated: When you use an authentic version of WhatsApp Web, the ‘Code Verify’ icon turns green.
‘Code Verify’ is currently available on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, and can be obtained by visiting the web browser’s extension store.
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