WhatsApp Web and Desktop gets extra biometric security layer
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`WhatsApp does not see your face or fingerprint data.` What you need to know WhatsApp is rolling out beefed-up biometrics for its Desktop and Web apps. It means users will have to unlock the app on their phone before linking their account to a desktop device. A new security measure from WhatsApp will mean users have to unlock their device with biometric security before linking their account to a desktop app. In a tweet today WhatsApp stated: Today we`re starting to roll out a new security feature for WhatsApp Web and Desktop: face and fingerprint unlock when linking devices. WhatsApp does not see your face or fingerprint data. Chats for your Eyes only Today we`re starting to roll out a new security feature for WhatsApp Web and Desktop: face and fingerprint unlock when linking devices. WhatsApp does not see your face or fingerprint data. Chats for your 👀 onlyhttps://t.co/qR3zsexzfj pic.twitter.com/Ei5G35MPpA— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) January 28, 2021 As pe...