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WhatsApp tightens account security with stronger two-step verification and more

WhatsApp has upgraded two-step verification by allowing users to replace the traditional six-digit PIN with a stronger alphanumeric password that can include special characters for better account security.

MAIN POINTS
  1. WhatsApp’s two-step verification used to depend on a six-digit PIN.
  2. Users can now set a longer password instead.
  3. The new password supports letters, numbers, and special characters.
  4. This change aims to improve account security.
TAKEAWAYS
  1. The new option offers stronger protection than a short numeric PIN.
  2. Users get more flexibility when creating their verification credential.
  3. Alphanumeric passwords are harder to guess or brute-force.
  4. WhatsApp is strengthening account security with more robust authentication.
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