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  • WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Chat Backups An Extra Layer of Security

    WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Chat Backups An Extra Layer of Security

    WhatsApp rolls out passkey encryption for chat backups In a bid to strengthen the privacy of its users, WhatsApp announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new passkey-based method for accessing encrypted chat backups. The feature, designed to complement end-to-end encryption, leverages biometric authentication—such as fingerprint or facial recognition—or a device screen lock to…

  • WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Chat Backups

    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…