WhatsApp is rolling out stronger two-step verification, multiple passkeys, and more details for unknown calls. Here’s how these changes can help you better protect your account from phishing and takeovers.
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What Happened?
According to TechCrunch, WhatsApp announced several new account security features on August 25, 2026. The messaging app is strengthening two-step verification and allowing users to save more than one passkey.
Android users will also see more information when an unknown number calls them. WhatsApp is owned by Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. The changes aim to make account protection easier as phishing and hacking attempts become more sophisticated.
However, stronger account security cannot stop criminals from using personal information leaked elsewhere. Details such as your email address or phone number can make phishing messages and fake calls seem more convincing.
You may also not know that your information has appeared in a previous data breach. If you want help checking, Futureproof monitors your data for leaks 24/7 and helps you reduce scam risks with simple, clear steps.
What Changed With WhatsApp Two-Step Verification?
Until now, WhatsApp used a six-digit PIN for two-step verification, an extra security check for your account.
That PIN helps protect your account if someone gets your one-time login code.
Now, users can choose a longer security password with letters, numbers, and special characters.
A longer password can be harder to guess than a six-digit PIN.
However, the stronger option works best when you choose something unique and avoid reusing it elsewhere.
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Run a free checkWhatsApp Now Lets You Add More Than One Passkey
WhatsApp is also expanding its support for passkeys.
A passkey lets you sign in using your device, usually with Face ID, a fingerprint, or your screen lock.
Unlike a traditional password, a passkey is tied to a trusted device and is much harder to steal through phishing.
WhatsApp first added passkey support in 2024.
Now, users can add more than one passkey to the same account.
That can be useful if you use both an iPhone and an Android phone.
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