Tag: passkey
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Bitwarden Extends Passkey Login to Chromium-Based Browsers
Bitwarden Expands Passkey Login to Chromium-Based Browsers Bitwarden has announced an expansion of its passkey login feature to its browser extensions for Chromium-based browsers. This move brings passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication to a broad audience of users who rely on Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium-powered browsers. By enabling passkey login in these extensions, Bitwarden aims…
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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…
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WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Protection for End-to-End Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp Enhances Backup Security with Passkey Access In a move aimed at strengthening the security and accessibility of its encrypted backups, WhatsApp has introduced passkey support for end-to-end encrypted (E2E) backups. The feature allows users to unlock and restore their chats using familiar authentication methods from a previous device, such as fingerprint, facial recognition, or…