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Technology · Cybersecurity · published 2026-08-25 · via Engadget

WhatsApp strengthens two-step verification with alphanumeric passwords

WhatsApp now lets users set an eight-character password with at least one letter and number for two-step verification, replacing the old six-digit PIN. The app also supports multiple passkeys per account across devices. Additionally, incoming calls from unknown numbers will show country and shared group chat info to help identify spam.

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