WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys and Stronger 2SV in Account Security Update
When Android users get a call from a non-contact, they will see more information about the caller, including their country. The post WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys and Stronger 2SV in Account Security Update appeared first on SecurityWeek.
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced several new features designed to enhance account security, including related to passkeys, two-step verification (2SV), and caller context.
The Meta-owned messaging app says more than 1 billion individuals now rely on a passkey to log in to their WhatsApp accounts.
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