Biometric Security layer, privacy will be more strong on WhatsApp web

WhatsApp has added another security layer to link-in and app in WhatsApp web and desktop. After this new change, now you will be asked for fingerprint or face ID before adding WhatsApp account to the computer. After this new security layer is added, no one will be able to link your WhatsApp account to the computer in your absence. WhatsApp says that the face and fingerprint authentication process is on the user’s mobile phone and the store in the operating system of WhatsApp handset cannot access the biometric information.

The company has announced that the purpose of adding extra security layer to the mobile app is to prevent the use of WhatsApp incorrectly on the desktop. Before linking WhatsApp account in WhatsApp web or desktop app, users will be asked to use face ID or fingerprint unlock on their phone. As soon as the Execute is clicked, users will be able to access the QR code from their phone, which will complete the process of linking their WhatsApp account in desktop and computer.

The app suggests that it does not store biometric information and in terms of design it cannot access those details from the phone’s operating system. WhatsApp says that the new security layer will be rolled out in the coming week. In the coming weeks, a visual redesign will also be introduced on the WhatsApp web page on the phone.

It is worth noting that WhatsApp is making headlines these days due to its new privacy policy, in which the app is forcing users to accept new terms. Those who do not accept the new policy of WhatsApp, they will not be able to use WhatsApp since 8 February. There is a lot of resentment among this new decision of WhatsApp, due to which people have left WhatsApp and started adopting other messaging platforms, such as SIGN and Telegram.