WhatsApp Introduces Passwordless Chat Backup Encryption
WhatsApp users can now protect chat history with biometrics instead of remembering passwords.
A new passkey-based encryption system allows users to secure chat backups using biometrics or screen locks.
- Available on iOS and Android
- Enhances backup privacy with cryptographic key pairs
- Prevents credentials from being exposed in data breaches
Users can encrypt backups with a fingerprint, facial recognition or a simple device PIN.
The feature can be enabled via Settings -> Chats -> Chat Backup -> End-to-End Encrypted Backup.
Unifying backup security with the same protection used for personal chats.
Author summary: WhatsApp introduces passwordless chat backup encryption.