WhatsApp exceeds 2 billion users – news and impact in Craiova

WhatsApp's evolution from launch to 2 billion users

WhatsApp 2 billion users Craiova marks a historic moment for the messaging app. The service started as an alternative to SMS and quickly became one of the most popular communication platforms in the world, with messages, calls and multimedia sharing.

The application introduced end-to-end encryption to ensure privacy, transforming itself into a secure and trusted tool for global communication.

WhatsApp growth story

• 2014: acquired by Facebook, 500 million users
• 2016: the 1 billion user threshold
• 2018: 1.5 billion users
• 2020+: 2 billion active users

The growth has been constant, with approximately 500 million new users every 2 years.

Why do people choose WhatsApp?

• Simplicity and global accessibility
• End-to-end encryption for private conversations
• Various multimedia support (photos, videos, documents)
• Barrier-free connectivity internationally

WhatsApp, security and data protection

WhatsApp constantly emphasizes the importance of security and privacy. Messages are protected on the phone with end-to-end encryption. However, the backup in Google Drive does not benefit from the same protection. Messages are protected with end-to-end encryption, but the backup remains vulnerable. For complete protection, see Altanet Craiova IT and security solutions.

ALTANET solutions for users and businesses in Craiova

In the current digital context, the growth of WhatsApp shows how vital cybersecurity is. The popularity of messaging applications shows the need for digital education. Also check out IT Courses in Craiova – Altanet, useful for users and businesses.

In Craiova, ALTANET offers:

• protection against ransomware and phishing
• complete IT solutions for businesses
• data protection services and secure infrastructure

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Article taken from: arenait.ro