We learned a few months ago that Meta was looking to upgrade WhatsApp security by adding support for email verification to the app. This feature allows users to easily and safely verify their WhatsApp ...

Device-level protection plays a key role as well. Users should enable app lock and chat lock to prevent unauthorised access, especially if the phone is lost or borrowed. Using fingerprint unlock, Face ...

Whether it’s catching up with friends or managing work conversations, WhatsApp has become the go-to messaging app. Due to its popularity, Whatsapp has made its sign-up process quite friendly. However, ...

WhatsApp is today making its new two-step verification feature available to all. Once enabled, WhatsApp will require you to enter a six-digit passcode when you attempt to verify your phone number.

Until now, you always needed a phone number to log into your WhatsApp account. You would verify it with a code sent via SMS, granting access to your account. Accessing your account through any other ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

WhatsApp is now allowing users to verify their accounts using an email address in addition to a phone number. This new option is particularly useful for times when cellular coverage is poor or ...

The 'GhostPairing' vulnerability in WhatsApp enables attackers to seize full control of an account, providing them with ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...