WhatsApp Rolls Out Passkeys to Enhance Login Security
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WhatsApp has announced support for passkeys, replacing SMS-delivered one-time passwords during login.
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Passkeys use biometric authentication and unique cryptographic keys for more secure login compared to passwords.
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Passkeys protect against password reuse, phishing attempts, and eliminate the need for two-factor authentication.
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After a month of beta testing, passkeys are now rolling out to all WhatsApp users.
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Passkeys demonstrate WhatsApp's commitment to improving user privacy and security.