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WhatsApp rolls out multiple passkeys, stronger two-step verification, and scam-call context

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WhatsApp is rolling out new account security controls that expand passkey support, strengthen two-step verification, and add more call-screen scam context for suspicious non-contact callers. The update reduces account-takeover and scam risk for users across Android and iOS. It also extends a broader security push that already included Strict Account Settings, fraudulent device-linking warnings, and Scam Alert protections.

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  1. 25.08.2026 16:00 3 articles · 1h ago

    WhatsApp rolls out multiple passkeys, stronger two-step verification, and call-screen scam context

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    WhatsApp began rolling out account security updates for Android and iOS users that add support for multiple passkeys, upgrade two-step verification from a six-digit PIN to a full alphanumeric password, and show more context on call screens for non-contact callers, including signals such as a different country and shared groups, to help users spot scam attempts before answering.

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