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WhatsApp updates for account security
The article relates to the updates launched by WhatsApp to enhance the security of user accounts. The updates include replacing the six-digit PIN with a long password that contains letters, numbers, and special characters, in order to better protect accounts from hacking—especially in cases where an attacker has obtained a one-time registration code. Additionally, the updates allow the use of multiple passkeys across Android and iOS devices, which strengthens user authentication across different devices without the need to repeatedly enter passwords or PINs. WhatsApp also added extra information about unknown callers on Android to provide more context before answering unknown calls; however, it does not enable directly blocking or verifying the caller's identity. These changes contribute to strengthening account protection against hacking threats, emphasizing the importance for users to choose strong, unique passwords and review their associated passkeys.
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