With messaging applications now very high in popularity, many are concerned about the security of the messages they send. How can we protect our privacy with some simple moves and actions? According to Viber experts, there are seven tips for having a safer communication.
Use end-to-end encryption
You do not want anyone to see your messages other than the recipient, right? This is what end-to-end encryption does. If there is, every 1-on-1 message or in a group chat as well as every personal call you make is not accessible to anyone other than the recipients. Some applications, such as Viber, have end-to-end encryption by default, while others require you to start an encrypted conversation or enable encryption from the settings.
When you want to send some sensitive information, such as a PIN or a credit card number, you want it to disappear as soon as it is received. That is why there are self-destructive messages. They allow you to choose how long a recipient can see a message, starting at 10 seconds and up to 24 hours. In Viber if someone decides to take a screenshot with a self-destructive message, the other party receives a notification to know about the event.
Protect conversations with a PIN code
It is never a bad idea to add another layer of security. In Viber, PINs can hide any type of chat, except communities. This way you ensure that your personal or business conversations are always protected, even if someone else is using your device.
Edit and delete messages to anyone
Sending the wrong message to the wrong person can be embarrassing, but it can also be a threat to your safety. Imagine sending your credit information to someone you do not know or a love message to your boss instead of your spouse. That's why being able to delete something you sent to anyone is a key safety valve. Just do it before the other side can see it.
Adjust your situation
What you do is a personal matter, even if we are just talking about being online and reading your messages. Sometimes you just want to read what your friends and relatives are sending, without replying. When you are on vacation, you may want to check out what happens at work without everyone knowing you are online. In any case, controlling which part of your actions is displayed is a key security feature.
Get to know your security settings
Your date of birth and your photo are two of the most basic pieces of personal information and sometimes you may want to see them for yourself and your friends. It is a matter of privacy, but also of security, as the date of birth can be used to break the protection of many online services and systems. Choose whether you want this information to be shared with everyone who comes in contact with you.
Hide your number in chats started by communities
Communities are a great way to find new people with common interests to chat with. However, very often you do not know them, so it is good to be a little careful. By default, Viber hides your number when you start a new, personal chat from a community. This way you can communicate with others without having to worry about giving too much information about yourself.
Source: Cnn.gr