WhatsApp has added a new feature to secure user chat histories by introducing passkey-based encryption for chat backups. The feature, which began rolling out on Thursday, enables users to protect their backups using their phone’s fingerprint, face recognition, or screen lock, rather than relying on a password or manually storing a 64-digit encryption key.
What the update means for users
The change builds on WhatsApp’s existing class=”backlink” target=”_blank” href=”https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/whatsapp-tests-anti-spam-measure-capping-messages-to-unknown-users-report-11760867766842.html” data-vars-page-type=”story” data-vars-link-type=”Manual” data-vars-anchor-text=”end-to-end encryption”> end-to-end encryption system, which protects personal messages and calls. Until now, users who wanted to encrypt their…
