WhatsApp Rolls Out Three Major Security Upgrades

WhatsApp has confirmed three significant security improvements for iOS and Android, including stronger two-step verification, multiple passkeys, and more information concerning unknown callers.

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• On iOS, WhatsApp is rolling out five new chat theme categories: Featured, Nature, Live, Minimal and Doodle.
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• WhatsApp is separately testing a Scam Alert feature with a limited number of Android beta users.
• The option is appearing for some users running the latest versions of WhatsApp on Android and iOS and will gradually become available to more accounts.

While others may take time to reach all users, some of the features are already rolling out. Two-Step Verification Gets Stronger Passwords.

WhatsApp is upgrading its two-step verification system by allowing users to replace the traditional PIN with a password.

Passwords must contain at least eight characters, one letter, and one number.

WhatsApp notes this provides stronger protection as passwords allow far more combinations than a simple PIN, making them harder to guess or brute-force.

Meanwhile, the option is appearing for some users running the latest versions of WhatsApp on Android and iOS and will gradually become available to more accounts. WhatsApp's Online Payments Could Reach More Countries Shortly. More Information Regarding Unknown Calls.

Android users are additionally getting further information when receiving calls from unknown numbers.

WhatsApp can show whether the caller's number comes from another country and how plenty of groups the user and caller have in common.

Meanwhile, the extra information is intended to support users decide whether an unexpected call could be legitimate or potentially suspicious. Multiple Passkeys Are Now Backed. WhatsApp is additionally expanding passkey backing.

Users can now register more than one passkey for their account instead of relying on a single one.

Passkeys provide an alternative to traditional passwords by using authentication methods available on a user's device, adding another layer of protection against unauthorized account access. WhatsApp Is Testing More Security Features.

It uses an on-device machine learning model to analyze messages from unknown contacts and detect common scam patterns.

WhatsApp notes the message stays on the user's device and is not sent to WhatsApp or Meta for analysis.

If the system detects a feasible scam, it displays a warning and lets users block and report the sender or mark the conversation as trusted. Scam Alert is optional and disabled by default. Payments, Channel Profiles and New Chat Features.

WhatsApp is additionally developing a broader payments section on iOS that will let users manage payment cards, billing information, shipping addresses and payments to contacts.

For context, the firm appears to be preparing the system for more countries beyond the markets where WhatsApp Payments is at present available.

Channel administrators are additionally getting admin profiles, allowing them to apply a separate name and profile photo so followers and other administrators can identify who published an update.

On iOS, WhatsApp is rolling out five new chat theme categories: Featured, Nature, Live, Minimal and Doodle. While WhatsApp automatically adjusts chat bubble colors to keep text readable, live themes include animated backgrounds.

Finally, WhatsApp is developing a new optional chat filter called "To You."

It will automatically collect conversations where someone has mentioned the user in a group or replied directly to one of their messages, making those interactions easier to find. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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