WhatsApp to gain digital authentication on Android

WhatsApp for Android prepares the arrival of a new protection system for the application through fingerprint authentication. As with your own operating system and bank apps, you'll soon be able to activate an extra security mechanism to ensure that only you can access the app.

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The novelty is also on the way to iOS, but as in the Apple system, still in the development phase and not active for everyone, reports the site WABetaInfo. To use it, the user accesses the system settings and activates the "Digital fingerprint" function, and has the chance to use the same credentials already registered in Android.

WhatsApp currently only has the password protection function, when a PIN is requested from time to time to release access to the application. With support for digital authentication, WhatsApp takes a significant step towards enhancing the privacy and security of its users.