WhatsApp Improves Backups with Passkey Encryption: Enhanced Security for Chat Data

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, announced a new security feature that enhances WhatsApp chat backup encryption. The update introduces passkey-based end-to-end encryption, making backups more secure and easier to manage. This change simplifies user data protection without requiring complex passwords or lengthy keys. The impact on cryptocurrency markets is minimal as this enhancement focuses solely on consumer data security within the WhatsApp ecosystem.