positiveSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-25T13:00:00Z

WhatsApp Enhances Account Security with Advanced Two-Step Verification and Multi-Passkey Support

#security #whatsapp #passkeys #two-step-verification

WhatsApp introduces stronger two-step verification with alphanumeric passwords and multiple passkey support, enhancing account security. The updates also include call context for unknown numbers and align with broader efforts to combat sophisticated phishing attacks.

WhatsApp’s two-step verification previously relied on a six-digit PIN, but now users can choose a longer, alphanumeric password with special characters.

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