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WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys for Phishing-Resistant Sign-Ins Across iOS and Android

The Hacker News
· August 25, 2026

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Meta has introduced a new WhatsApp account security feature that allows users to associate multiple passkeys with a single account, enabling phishing-resistant sign-ins across both iOS and Android devices. This feature is intended to enhance account security for users with multiple devices. More than 1 billion people currently use passkeys to log into WhatsApp. Support for passkeys on Android was initially introduced in October 2023, and this update expands the functionality to include multiple passkeys per account. The new feature aims to provide a more secure sign-in method for WhatsApp users.

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