WhatsApp: Using WhatsApp Web on office laptop is 'dangerous', government warns..

Do you have a habit of using WhatsApp Web on your office laptop? Then change this habit, because the Government of India's MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) has issued an advisory. In this advisory, the government has urged people to stop using WhatsApp Web on office laptops and computers.

This advice of the government is not without reason; there is a shocking reason behind it, after knowing which, you may also stop using WhatsApp on your office laptop. The government said that although it is convenient to access personal chats and files on an office laptop, doing so can expose your personal information to your company.

Access can be obtained through these methods.
The advisory warns that using WhatsApp Web can give the laptop's administrator and IT team access to your personal conversations and personal files. This can happen in many ways, including malware, screen-monitoring software, or browser hijacking.

The government's warning comes amid growing cybersecurity concerns in the workplace, as the government's Information Security Awareness Team has highlighted the risks associated with using the messaging platform on corporate devices.

According to the Information Security Awareness Team, many organizations now see WhatsApp Web as a potential security risk, considering it an entry gate for malware and phishing attacks that can put the entire network at risk. Apart from this, it has also been suggested that using office Wi-Fi can also give companies some access to employees' phones, which can put your private data at risk.

Be careful
If using WhatsApp Web is important for you, the government has advised to take some precautions:

Make sure to log out after using WhatsApp Web.

Be careful while clicking on a link from an unknown person or opening an attachment.

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from TV9. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.