{"id":184403,"date":"2023-10-31T17:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/meta-platforms-whatsapp-to-roll-out-new-security-feature-to-protect-users-ip-address-in-call-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T17:21:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:51:45","slug":"meta-platforms-whatsapp-to-roll-out-new-security-feature-to-protect-users-ip-address-in-call-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/meta-platforms-whatsapp-to-roll-out-new-security-feature-to-protect-users-ip-address-in-call-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta Platforms\u2019 WhatsApp to roll out new security feature to protect user\u2019s IP address in call &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"mainArea\">\n<div class=\"FirstEle\">\n<p>      To protect the privacy of users, Meta Platforms\u2019 messaging platform WhatsApp is set to roll out a new feature that will allow users to protect their IP address in the calls.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"paywall\" id=\"paywall_11698750308328\">\n<p>   The new feature is currently available to some beta testers. Through this feature the WhatsApp users will be able to enable an additional layer of security and privacy, according to a report by <i>WABetaInfo<\/i>, a website that tracks updates related to the messaging app.<\/p>\n<p>   A new \u201cAdvanced&#8221; section is available within the privacy settings screen. It contains the \u201cprotect IP address in calls&#8221; option to ensure a safer experience during voice and video calls, the report added.<\/p>\n<p>   The purpose of the feature is to keep the calls end-to-end encrypted. After enabling the new feature the platform will boost security so that other person in the call can\u2019t find your location and IP address.<\/p>\n<p>   The calls made on a device will be securely routed via the platform&#8217;s servers.<\/p>\n<p>                 <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"iframecount\" value=\"0\"\/>\t<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Exciting news! 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