WhatsApp has just made the login process easier for Android users. The instant-messaging platform has introduced passkey support for Android, eliminating the need for two-factor authentication OTPs to access their accounts.
Passkeys, a relatively new login technology, have been designed to resist phishing attacks, password leaks, and other security vulnerabilities that have plagued older methods.
These passkeys are cryptographic pairs, comprising of a public key and a private key that is stored on the user’s device. Services supporting passkeys lack access to the private key, which cannot be documented or shared. Without this private key, unauthorised access to an individual’s account is impossible.
With the recent launch of passkey support on WhatsApp, users can now log in by utilising their device’s authentication methods, such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, or PINs, to confirm their identities.
The company didn’t say anything about this security feature coming to iOS, but we will keep our eyes and ears open for that.
