WhatsApp Limits Message Forwarding to Five Contacts | Social networks

WhatsApp confirmed the new message forwarding limit on Monday (21). Starting today, messenger users available for Android, iPhone (iOS), and the web will be able to send the same content to just five contacts at a time. In response to dnetcWhatsApp says the news "will help keep the app focused on private messaging with close contacts."

Initially, the app allowed the same content to be sent to more than 200 people simultaneously. In August 2018, the platform imposed a restriction on 20 contacts in order to prevent the proliferation of fake news through the social network. According to the company, which belongs to Facebook, the new function begins to arrive from today for all users of the final version of the application. Please note that reduced referral has been available in Beta since December last year.

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In Brazil, WhatsApp is a recurring channel for scams that use social engineering tricks to lure victims with messages mentioning fake promos from famous brands known as phishing. In a note published in July, WhatsApp said the changes were aimed at improving the security and privacy of users on a daily basis. "We believe that these measures and that we will continue to evaluate could keep WhatsApp the way it should be: an app for private conversations," the company said.

However, the platform continued to be used for cybercrime in the country. In addition, the app was criticized after identifying an alleged false news mass trigger scheme during the elections. At the time, the company said it banned thousands of accounts with suspicious behavior.

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WhatsApp limits message forwarding to five contacts Photo: Paulo Alves / dnetc

Before limiting message forwarding, WhatsApp had already improved the fake news-focused reporting tool, and removed the quick forward button next to media and links in the web version. He had also started to warn when a message was forwarded. However, the feature still does not provide the same amount of information as rival Telegram: in the application of Russian origin, you can know exactly which user created the message.

In a statement sent to dnetc, the instant messaging app ensures that the fight against spam will be improved in the future. We will continue to hear from our users about their in-app experience, and over time we look for new ways to address the viral content issue, the company said in a statement.

"WhatsApp carefully evaluated this (forwarding limit) test and listened to user feedback over the six month period. The forwarding limit significantly reduced message forwarding worldwide. Starting today, all users of the latest version WhatsApp can only forward five messages at a time, which will help keep WhatsApp focused on private messages with close contacts. We will continue to hear from our users about their in-app experience, and over time we look for new ways to address the issue of viral content. "

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