WhatsApp is adding a new layer of protection that could stop some scams before users even respond.
WhatsApp is rolling out Scam Alert, an optional feature that uses an on-device machine learning model to identify potential scams in messages from people who are not in a user’s contacts. The feature is currently available in a limited beta as Meta tests it with security researchers and gathers feedback before a broader launch.
The model looks for linguistic and conversational patterns associated with known scams. If it detects a likely scam, WhatsApp displays a warning that only the recipient can see. Users can then block or report the sender…
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