The simple way to check if you are safe from WhatsApp's major security breach

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The simple way to check if you are safe from WhatsApp's major security breach
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Bug is one of the most serious security issues ever found – but can be fixed with a couple of simple steps

You can unsend a message by tapping and holding it, hitting the Delete symbol and selecting Delete for Everyone. The feature works for all types of messages, but only if they were sent less than seven minutes ago.WhatsApp’s blue ticks show when sent messages have been read, but you can disable them buy going to Settings > Account > Privacy > Read Receipts. However, bear in mind that, by doing so, you’ll lose the ability to see when your own sent messages have been read.

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