Whatsapp testing out Suspicious link detection feature: This is how it will protect you

The new feature is currently available on WhatsApp Beta 2.18.206 for AndroidWhatsApp is now finally addressing the issue of the spreading spam links. People are spreading a lot of fake news over the cross-platform messaging app which has led to around 27 deaths in India in the past few months. The company is now testing out a feature where fake news or spam links will automatically be rated as suspicious links and will prevent users from opening such links.

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has just released a new update for its Beta app. The new WhatsApp Beta 2.18.206 brings in this new tool. The new Beta 2.18.206 for Android does not bring a lot of new features, but what it brings to the table is the "suspicious link detection" feature. The feature has been spotted only on a few devices till now. However, the feature still needs a lot of work and it might take some time before it makes its way the stable build.

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WABetaInfo has also shared a few screenshots of the latest Beta update. According to the screenshots. the features seem to be a neat and simple little trick. So basically, every link received on your WhatsApp messages will go through a background check first. If the link qualifies, you can simply open the link to view the content. However, if it does not qualify, the messaging application will show the link as "Suspicious Link." If you still try to open it, it will give you another warning before you proceed.