Tag: biometric security
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WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Chat Backups
WhatsApp rolls out passkey encryption for chat backups In a significant privacy upgrade, WhatsApp announced on Thursday, October 30, 2025, that it will introduce a new passkey-based method to access encrypted chat backups. The feature, designed to bolster end-to-end security, lets users protect their cloud-stored chat histories with a biometric or device-based passkey rather than…
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JP Morgan’s Biometric Access Policy at New Manhattan HQ: Security Push or Privacy Concern?
Overview: Biometric access at JP Morgan’s new Manhattan HQ As JP Morgan Chase moves toward full occupancy of its multibillion-dollar Manhattan headquarters, the bank has begun implementing biometric access for employees. Reports indicate that staff moving into the new 60-storey complex are now being asked to register fingerprints or eye-based data to gain entry through…