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Investing.com -- Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) announced on Thursday it is rolling out passkey-encrypted chat backups for WhatsApp, making it easier for users to secure their conversations.
The new feature allows users to encrypt their backups using biometric data such as fingerprints and facial recognition, or their device’s screen lock code, eliminating the need to remember passwords or encryption keys.
Meta highlighted that WhatsApp was the first private messaging service to launch end-to-end encrypted backups over four years ago, and this update builds on that security foundation.
The passkey technology enables users to secure their chat history with "just a tap or a glance," according to the company’s announcement. This means WhatsApp users can keep their backups "safe, accessible, and private" through simple biometric verification.
The feature will be gradually implemented "over the coming weeks and months," Meta said. Users can access it by navigating to WhatsApp settings, selecting "Chats," then "Chat backup," and finally "End-to-end encrypted backup" to view available options.
This update represents Meta’s continued focus on enhancing security features across its messaging platforms.
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