According to academics, one of the main reasons users spend their time in WhatsApp is because it provides them with various options. For instance, it allows them to send, receive and forward various texts that include images, GIFs, audio, and video at no cost, plus, its free of charge for both parties.

Why you should not use WhatsApp?

WhatsApp may have ridden out its privacy backlash, but there will be more to come as some of you lose access to your accounts. As a security professional, its difficult to advise WhatsApp users to quit the app. The messaging platform has done more to popularize secure messaging than anyone else.

Can anyone see me on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp normally allows everyone to view your online status, but its easy to change in the apps settings. If you hide your online status on WhatsApp, you also wont be able to see other peoples online status.