WhatsApp working to implement new security layer with passkey


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If you’re a WhatsApp user, there are different ways to protect your account – such as using a traditional password and two-factor authentication. And soon, users will have another option to secure their account, as WhatsApp has been working to implement passkey support. WhatsApp to get passkey supportThere are many apps and websites that have already announced passkey support, and WhatsApp could be next. While Meta is yet to announce anything, WABetaInfo has found a hidden passkey setup menu in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android. In June, Apple announced that it would automatically assign a passkey to Apple ID accounts for users on iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma.