WhatsApp introduces new security feature; chat backups can now be done without a passkey, learn all the details...

Messaging app WhatsApp has released a new feature to further strengthen user privacy. Users will now be able to protect their chat backups with a passkey. This feature eliminates the need for a password or long encryption key. Users will be able to protect their backups with fingerprint, face recognition, or screen lock.

What is WhatsApp's new passkey feature?
With the new update, WhatsApp users will be able to directly connect their chat backups to their phone's security system. This means no separate password will be required when encrypting backups on Google Drive or iCloud. Just a face scan or fingerprint will secure the backup. This feature is an extension of WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption system, which already protects chats and calls.

How to activate the passkey feature
This WhatsApp update will reach all users in the coming weeks. To enable it, follow these steps: First, open WhatsApp, then go to Settings > Chats. Select the Chat Backup option, then go to End-to-End Encryption Backup and turn on the passkey option. Your chat backup will then be linked to your phone's security system (such as fingerprint or face lock).

How End-to-End Encryption Works
WhatsApp says that every message and call is locked with a unique digital key, which even WhatsApp itself cannot read. This system works automatically and requires no additional setup.

What will change for business chats?
WhatsApp stated that chats for business accounts are also protected by the same single encryption protocol. However, when a message is sent to a business, its use depends on that company's privacy policy. Some companies may give their employees or vendors access to chat data.

Why is this feature special?
With passkey encryption, WhatsApp users can now easily protect their years-old chats, photos, and voice notes. The biggest advantage of this feature is that there's no longer a need to manage complex passwords or 64-digit encryption keys. Just a touch or face scan will keep your data safe.

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