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The feature also prevents the receiver from forwarding or saving the messages, with screenshots being blocked as well.

Alsawah recommends everyone update theencrypted messaging appto the latest version which addresses the security vulnerability.

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He also suggests sending View Once messages only to people you know and trust.

This could open up other potential privacy risks, noted the expert.