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Facebook adds opt-in biometric fingerprint, face, or iris scan authentication for WhatsApp on desktop and the web

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  • @whatsapp @whatsapp on x
    Today we're starting to roll out a new security feature for WhatsApp Web and Desktop: face and fingerprint unlock when linking devices. WhatsApp does not see your face or fingerprint data. Chats for your 👀 only https://faq.whatsapp.com/... https://twitter.com/...
  • @wcathcart Will Cathcart on x
    We built this extra layer of security to protect your WhatsApp Web or Desktop sessions. We've seen a lot more people start to use WA on their desktop this last year and are working on more improvements to make it better. https://twitter.com/...
  • @jordanwildon Jordan Wildon on x
    WhatsApp comms has the same energy as someone who was caught cheating and is begging for their partner to come back to them. https://twitter.com/...