Tencent File Assistant to Cease WeChat Mini-Program/Web Operations on October 11, 2024

TapTechNews August 7th news, in recent years, due to the use of online office programs, cases of loss and leakage of secrets have occurred frequently, exposing a series of potential risks. Tencent File Assistant issued an announcement stating that the WeChat mini-program/web side will stop operating as of October 11, 2024, and users are requested to download the data as soon as possible.

Coincidentally, on August 4th, the Ministry of State Security issued a reminder: Although the "File Transfer Assistant" can achieve cloud storage of files and download and use on different device terminals, there are multiple hidden dangers in this way, which can easily lead to leaks. Therefore, "File Transfer Assistant may have a risk of leakage" quickly went on the hot search.

In response to this topic, Tencent responded by saying: The WeChat File Transfer Assistant is an auxiliary function that comes with every WeChat. Please feel free to use it. Since chat records involve user privacy, the server does not save them. WeChat will fully protect users' communication privacy according to national laws and regulations. In addition, in daily use, the security of the mobile phone system and the formation of good healthy usage habits can make mobile phone software more secure, to the greatest extent avoiding the risk of privacy leakage caused by other reasons.

Tencent customer service responded to TapTechNews, saying that the WeChat File Transfer Assistant is an auxiliary function that comes with every WeChat. It is mainly to realize the file transfer between mobile phones, computers, and iPads, and can transfer files such as videos, pictures, and word documents.

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