WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys and Stronger 2SV in Account Security Update
BLUF
WhatsApp’s security update gives users more resilient login and recovery options plus better caller context for unknown calls.
NEWS
SecurityWeek reports that WhatsApp is rolling out an account-security update that supports multiple passkeys and stronger two-step verification. The change is intended to reduce reliance on SMS-based codes and make unauthorized account recovery more difficult. Separately, Android users receiving calls from non-contacts will see additional caller information, including the caller’s country.
Why I Care
WhatsApp accounts are frequently targeted for SIM-swap, phishing, and impersonation scams; passkeys and stronger two-step verification can block many takeover attempts, while caller-country context helps users spot suspicious unknown calls before answering.
Next Steps
WhatsApp users should update to the latest app version, enable two-step verification with a strong PIN, register at least one passkey plus a recovery method, and review account security settings within 24 hours of seeing the prompt; Android users should treat unknown international calls as suspicious and avoid sharing codes or personal information.
Source: Security Week ·