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Meta Enhances WhatsApp Security with Stronger Two-Step Verification and New Features
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 day ago
What happened
Meta is rolling out key security upgrades for WhatsApp, including stronger two-step verification passwords, caller info for unknown numbers, and expanded biometric access keys, to protect over 3 billion users worldwide from account takeovers and scams.
- 01Meta upgrades WhatsApp two-step verification with complex passwords replacing simple PINs.
- 02Android users get caller info for unknown numbers to spot potential scams.
- 03Multiple biometric access keys now supported for easier device switching.
- 04Access keys can lock and encrypt cloud chat backups, replacing complex passwords.
- 05Updates are rolling out globally, including Israel, urging users to update app and strengthen security.
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