Bitdefender launches new technology that provides “real-time protection” for mobile chat conversations. A new technology called Scam Alert detects dangerous links sent via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram and Discord and immediately informs users of the danger they are exposed to.

More than two billion people worldwide use WhatsApp, and more than one billion use Facebook Messenger. In this context, cyber threats and fraud delivered via instant messaging applications and SMS text messages remain one of the top risks that mobile phone users will face in 2022.

According to Bitdefender’s internal data, spam and dangerous Internet domains together account for 85% of detected infected URLs.

Recently, infected links have started to spread through services such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram and Discord.

Bitdefender Chat Protection, the company says, immediately alerts users if dangerous links are received or sent via the world’s most popular chat apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram and Discord.

Chat protection is included in Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android through Bitdefender Scam Alert technology, which is used by users to monitor, detect and stop attacks based on links sent via messaging apps, notifications and SMS text messages.

When users receive a suspicious link in messaging apps, notifications, or text messages, they receive a notification to prevent access to the link or further business use.

According to the company, Chat Protection constantly monitors chat sessions, notifying users of suspicious links that could be used to steal financial data, online account credentials and other sensitive information.

If dangerous links are detected during chat sessions, the user receives a warning along with information about the associated risks and a recommendation for immediate action. If the warnings are ignored, the integrated web protection technologies prevent the user from accessing the infected web page.