WhatsApp users can now protect chat history with biometrics instead of remembering passwords.
Passkeys bring simpler, stronger backup protection
WhatsApp is rolling out a new passkey-based encryption system that lets users secure their chat backups using biometrics or screen locks rather than lengthy passwords or cumbersome encryption keys. The feature, now available on iOS and Android, enhances backup privacy by relying on cryptographic key pairs – a private key stored locally on the user’s
