WhatsApp Goes Passwordless with Passkey-Encrypted Backups!
Hamid Siddiqui
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WhatsApp introduces passkey backup encryption for both iOS and Android, allowing users to secure chat backups effortlessly. This innovation eliminates the need for complex passwords or lengthy encryption keys, enhancing user security. With the rollout starting gradually, WhatsApp aims to protect cherished memories stored in chats. This follows their earlier implementation of passkeys for account logins in 2023.