Pavel Durov: Users Must Cease Using WhatsApp Since it’s a Spying Tool

WhatsApp is among the most popular messaging apps in the world. It was first launched in January 2009 and since then evolved to include audio and video calls, emojis, and WhatsApp Payments. However, criticism has also surrounded the well-known messaging app due to claims about privacy and security issues. 
Recently, WhatsApp disclosed a security flaw affecting its Android app that was deemed critical. Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram, pokes fun at WhatsApp and advises users to avoid it. 
Hackers could have complete access to all aspects of WhatsApp users’ phones, according to Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Additionally, he asserted that WhatsApp has been monitoring user data for the past 13 years while claiming that WhatsApp’s security flaws were planned purposely.
Durov outlined Telegram’s security and privacy characteristics by saying, “I’m not trying to convince anyone to use Telegram here. There is no need to promote Telegram more.” He claimed that Telegram’s instant messaging software prioritizes privacy. With more than 700 million active users as of right now, the app is apparently growing steadily, adding over 2 million new users every day.
Regarding security and privacy, WhatsApp states that all texts, chats, and video calls are provided with end-to-end encryption. However, the program has frequently experienced bugs and security problems, which have sparked concerns about its privacy.<
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