Since the arrival of the Internet, there have been many cases of identity theft that many users have suffered, mainly due to their neglect when it comes to protecting access to their information, making use of standard passwords such as those that we mention you in this article. But in addition, social networks have become one of the main communication channels for many users in addition to instant messaging platforms. If some malicious user manages to get hold of our data, they can give us a very bad time. To avoid this problem, companies usually try to verify, as far as possible the identity of users, so that in case of impersonation or theft of the account, the process can be reversed and recovered.
In recent years, companies are making use of social networks to try to reach a greater number of audiences, but it is not the only means with which to try to expand, but thanks to Facebook, the messaging application WhatsApp is also going to become a communication tool for companies with users, as they currently do through social networks but in a more personalized way, according to WABetaInfo.
And so that the user knows at all times that he is in contact with the company and not with an identity theft, WhatsApp is testing, at the moment in beta phase, account verification, an option that will be available in the next update 2.17.1 of the Android version, where it will begin its deployment to later reach the rest of the platforms. In this way, companies obtain a new, more direct communication channel with their customers and potential users to try to resolve any doubts or problems that they may present and through which personal information related to users can be provided.