Meta has quietly introduced a browser extension that can help WhatsApp users use the web service with more security and assurance that the hacker will not change the identity page. Find out how to use this tool to prevent strangers from changing their QR code identification and have a bit of stability in mind while chatting on your PC
How To Use Code Verification To Improve WhatsApp Network Security
Verify code, in simple words, the extension ensures that if the QR code in the browser is not broken. In addition to the QR code, the entire page is verified. If the extension does not guarantee that the site is legitimate, it will show a warning inside the browser.
The extension is an open source under the MIT license, and now offers compatibility with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
The verification code alerts you if the WhatsApp page has been tampered with / eta Meta
How to use WhatsApp Verification Code
The first step is to install the browser extension, which is ready for this browser:
After that, make sure the device is working, checking the extension settings. If you are using WhatsApp Web in the hidden tab, remember to enable this feature extension. Code verification can be found on the device site using the simple code .
The red icon means that the page has been modified by a third party or an extension / © NextPit.
The next time you open a WhatsApp page, the logo will turn green or red, indicating that the page is positive or suspicious.
As page modification detects Code Verify, even browser extensions such as ad blockers can trigger alerts, as such tools modify the page. In this case, you can try to stop the extension of WhatsApp page by going to browser settings.
Do you know Code Verification? Do you think it gives you motivation when using WhatsApp Web or have you ever thought of someone trying to hijack your WhatsApp account? Tell us in the comments!
