Now WhatsApp adds biometric authentication for logging in on desktop
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 29-01-2021
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WhatsApp is adding a new layer of security to the process of linking an account to a computer. The Facebook-owned messaging service is now pushing an update that will allow users to take advantage of biometrics on their phone for authentication. Any device compatible with its biometric authentication - be it fingerprint, face, or iris unlock - will be able to benefit from this security feature. There's no support for conventional options like PIN, pattern, or password unlock. What's worth noting is that the app will ask for biometrics only when you link the account to a computer for the first time.
WhatsApp is also being extremely cautious with its communications this time around and has already clarified that the company can't access the biometric information stored by your device's OS.