WhatsApp will never be the same again! The new feature may be your nightmare

Meta attracted attention with the advertising feature it will bring to WhatsApp. According to the new plan announced by Meta, ads will only be shown under the "Updates" tab of WhatsApp, that is, in the Channels and Status sections.

However, this change is considered the beginning of a radical transformation on the platform that users have preferred for years in terms of security and privacy.

"YOUR MESSAGES MAY NOT BE AS SECURE AS YOU THINK"

NordVPN Technology Manager Marijus Briedis, one of the leading names in the field of VPN and digital security, emphasized that the advertising system to be implemented is not only commercial but also poses a privacy risk. Briedis said, “Private message areas are turning into surveilled and commercialized digital areas. Your messages may not be as safe as you think.”

Meta stated in its statement that user messages are protected with end-to-end encryption and that these contents cannot be viewed by the company or third parties.

Privacy expert Luiza Jarovsky also commented on the issue, saying that more user data can be collected on every platform with advertising.

Experts said this transformation could create a “creepy” experience for users and damage the perception of trust.