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Meta Enhances WhatsApp Security with Stronger Two-Step Verification and New Features

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.

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What happened

  1. 01Meta upgrades WhatsApp two-step verification with complex passwords replacing simple PINs.
  2. 02Android users get caller info for unknown numbers to spot potential scams.
  3. 03Multiple biometric access keys now supported for easier device switching.
  4. 04Access keys can lock and encrypt cloud chat backups, replacing complex passwords.
  5. 05Updates are rolling out globally, including Israel, urging users to update app and strengthen security.
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