TL;DR
- WhatsApp is upgrading two-step verification, replacing its six-digit PIN with a stronger password that can include letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Unknown callers are getting more context on the incoming call screen, including their country and any groups you have in common.
- The new security features are rolling out gradually. Password as two-step verification will be available to Android and iOS users. Improved caller ID is limited to Android users.
WhatsApp is the most used messaging app in the world, and rightfully so. In addition to offering an ever-growing list of capable features, the app has steadily become a safe and trustworthy place to chat, call, share files, and keep up with those close to you. Now, as the Meta-owned service continues to add new functionality to the app, it is also ensuring that security doesn’t get left too far behind.
WhatsApp is gaining two new account security features designed to prevent account hacking and to give you more context about incoming calls.
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