The company said the latest features aim to help users detect scams, avoid social engineering tricks, and secure their accounts more effectively.

On WhatsApp, users will now see a warning pop-up when they attempt to share their screen during a call with an unknown person — a common method scammers use to steal one-time passwords and banking details.

Messenger is introducing advanced scam detection powered by AI. The system can alert users when it identifies suspicious messages and suggest safety actions such as blocking or reporting the sender.

Meta is also encouraging users to use Facebook’s “Security Checkup” and Instagram’s “Privacy Checkup” tools to strengthen account protection.

Additionally, the company has introduced passkey login support — enabling fingerprint or facial recognition — across its platforms to reduce password-related fraud.

In India, Meta launched its “Scams Se Bacho” campaign in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications to raise awareness about online scams targeting older adults.

“Our goal is to make it harder for scammers to exploit trust online,” Meta said in a statement.

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Starting that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop apps and will be automatically redirected to Facebook’s website to access Messenger. According to an in-app notification and a Messenger help page, Mac users will have 60 days to continue using the app before it is fully deprecated, after which they will be blocked from accessing it. Meta has advised users to delete the app once support ends.

The company is encouraging users to activate secure storage and set up a PIN to preserve their chat history before moving to the web version. Once the transition is complete, messages will remain accessible across platforms. Windows users can alternatively use the Facebook desktop app, while both Windows and Mac users can use Messenger through Facebook.com.

The phase-out comes a year after Meta replaced its native Messenger app with a Progressive Web App in September 2024. The decision to discontinue the desktop apps entirely may prompt backlash from users who rely on the native experience.

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