Arattai vs WhatsApp: The 'Made in India' messaging app Arattai is in the news these days. It's being touted as an alternative to WhatsApp, but did you know that it lacks the most important security features found in WhatsApp? If you're considering switching from WhatsApp to Arattai, you should learn about this crucial feature.
Is the Arattai app safe?
If you're using Arattai as a personal messaging app, the most important question for you is privacy. So, is this app truly safe for your chats? The answer is no! Arattai currently lacks the crucial feature of end-to-end encryption (E2E). This means that the chats and photos you send or receive can be accessed by the company.
What is end-to-end encryption, and why is this feature important?
End-to-end encryption is a technology that converts your sent messages into code so that no one can read them in transit. Messages are decrypted and understandable only on the sender's and receiver's phones. This technology makes apps like WhatsApp and Signal the most secure, as no one – not even the app itself – can read your messages.
Why is Arattai so vulnerable to privacy?
Video and voice calls in Arattai are E2E-encrypted, but text chats are not. This means that the messages you send can be intercepted. A hacker, your internet service provider, or government agencies could intercept your messages. This poses a serious privacy risk, especially if you're sending sensitive or private information.
Arattai's clarification and company promise.
The Arattai app, launched in 2021 by Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu, initially didn't require a chat E2E feature. However, the company has now stated that it is conducting internal testing on this feature and will soon roll out end-to-end encryption. But until this feature is live, trust in privacy is difficult.
What is the ongoing debate around E2E in the world?
Not only Arattai, but governments in Western countries are also trying to weaken the E2E feature so that message content can be read. However, companies like WhatsApp are opposing this and have stated that if this pressure increases, they may stop working in those regions. E2E is not just a technology, it is a privacy right.
Can Arattai become a secure alternative to WhatsApp?
Until Arattai adds E2E security to chats, it cannot be considered an alternative to WhatsApp. This app is not yet reliable for privacy-conscious users. Before choosing any app, it is important to understand its security policies, data handling, and encryption features.
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