WhatsApp wants to put an end to weak security on computers
Users started leaving WhatsApp really big. WhatsApp couldn’t count on something like that, so now he’s doing his best. Comes with biometric authentication (fingerprint, face ID, retinal scan…) on a computer. He announced it in a tweet from January 28, 2020. He wants to add WhatsApp to log in to the computer (in the application and on the web) another layer of securitywhich will prevent access to your account without your knowledge. IN expected update WhatsApp begins to require biometric authentication to access the computer version of the social network. For example, using fingerprint or Face ID.
The linking process is currently working via scanning the QR code without any security process. Nowadays, such a method can be quite dangerous. The new system tries to log on to the computer will require you to open a mobile applicationin which you will have to confirm the login. You will either be able to scan a face or a fingerprint. You will then be prompted to scan a QR code that will connect your phone application to your computer. The verification system will work on any Android that is compatible with biometric authentication
Of course, the update will also come on iOS. The system will only work if you are on your phone enabled biometric authentication. Otherwise, you will probably still rely only on “security” in the form of scanning the QR code. WhatsApp comes with biometric authentication on the computer at a time of huge user departures. Therefore, an update may be available over the next few weeks. WhatsApp, among other things, told the newspaper TechCrunchthat will add more features this year that will enhance the user experience.
