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WhatsApp tightens account security with stronger two-step verification and more | TechCrunch

  • Aisha Malik--TechCrunch
  • published date: 2026-08-25 13:04:12 UTC

WhatsApp’s two-step verification previously relied on a six-digit PIN, but now users can choose a longer, alphanumeric password with special characters.

WhatsApp announced Tuesday that its launching new security features and updates to help users keep their accounts secure, including stronger two-step verification and the ability to add more than one… [+2174 chars]