. WhatsApp has introduced new security features to reduce the risk of users’ accounts being hacked. The company has introduced more robust security measures to protect against account takeover, phishing and other online frauds. <\/p>\n
Under the new update, users will now be able to keep a long password containing letters, digits, and special symbols instead of the 6-digit PIN used in two-step authentication. The company believes that this will make it more difficult to guess the password. Similarly, the facility to add more than one passkey to the same WhatsApp account will also be available. <\/p>\n
This feature will be useful for users using both iOS and Android devices. The passkey system, launched in 2024, allows you to log in using Face ID or fingerprint instead of a password. This will significantly reduce the risk of phishing attacks by stealing usernames and passwords. <\/p>\n
In addition, the feature has been added to show more information about calls from unknown numbers, which will help users identify suspicious calls. <\/p>\n
As cases of online fraud and hacking have increased in recent years, messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram, have accelerated the addition of new security features to strengthen user security.<\/p>\n
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