The Iranian government has relied on an internet 'kill-switch' to crack down on protests that have raged since the death of Mahsa Amini. It prevents people there from accessing apps which are key to organising the demonstrations, but a WhatsApp update should let people circumvent it.
How will WhatsApp by proxy server work?Users in impacted countries will be able to enter the name of a server and use it to connect to the internet.
The firm said connecting via proxy would maintain the app's privacy and security features, including protecting messages via end-to-end encryption.WhatsApp has outlined instructions for how to connect to a proxy, either on iPhone or Android.On Android, in the chats tab, tap"more options","settings", and then"storage and data". To get to that stage on iPhone, go straight to WhatsApp's settings tab.
He said:"The approach is sound, and it effectively 'decentralises' the part of WhatsApp's infrastructure that is most vulnerable to filtering at Iran's national gateway."
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