WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys and Stronger Two-Step Verification
Summary
WhatsApp is rolling out multiple passkeys across Android and iOS, alphanumeric passwords for two-step verification, and extra information about unknown callers to help users identify potential scams.
Key points
- WhatsApp users can set up separate passkeys for accounts used on Android and iOS.
- Two-step verification now supports longer alphanumeric passwords with special characters instead of only six-digit PINs.
- On Android, call screens can show whether an unknown caller’s number is from another country and whether the user shares groups with them.
- WhatsApp says the caller details are intended to help users recognize potential scam attempts before answering.
- Other security measures mentioned include Strict Account Settings, warnings about potentially fraudulent device-linking requests, and a Scam Alert feature in limited beta.
Article Details
- Event Type
- WhatsApp security-feature rollout
- Impact
- WhatsApp is rolling out support for multiple passkeys across Android and iOS, stronger alphanumeric two-step verification passwords, and additional information about unknown callers. The features are intended to strengthen account security and help users identify scam attempts; the article reports no specific breach or confirmed security incident.
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