Nowadays, many people already know that everything they send to their contacts through WhatsApp is encrypted. What does this mean? In simple words, it means that not even the Meta application has access to the information you share.
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This encryption also applies to the statuses you upload on WhatsApp, as well as your calls and video calls. So, is there still anyone who doubts it? It turns out that there are still people who doubt if the app can actually access their messages and audios, even though this contradicts its security and data protection policy.
Activate "anti-spy" mode
It turns out that when you open WhatsApp and start using your phone's camera or microphone, a green dot appears in the upper left corner of your screen. This is what makes many people think they are being watched or listened to; in other words, "spied on".
Well, if you still have that concern when the green light turns on and you want to be completely sure that no one is spying on you, here is the option to learn how to activate WhatsApp's "anti-spy" mode. You just have to follow these steps:
- Go to the main WhatsApp icon and hold it down for a few seconds.
- You will see that several options will unfold. You will choose the "i" symbol or application information.
- After that, click on the "Permissions" section.
- You will notice the section called "With permission".
- To prevent spying, check the "Camera" option and select "Do not allow".
- Once that is done, do the same with the "Microphone" and "Location" options.
- It's important to note that every time you send voice notes, photos, or locations, you will need to temporarily restore the permission. Then, you can revoke it again.
Done! This way, you will prevent anyone from spying on you. In this manner, WhatsApp will only have access to your camera, microphone, and location in very specific cases that you decide.