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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hackers are trying to steal Signal users' backups in new wave of phishing attacks | TechCrunch

Hackers use Signal phishing messages to trick users into sharing recovery keys, risking permanent loss of backups and potential account takeover.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

WhatsApp can now use passkeys to secure your backups

The messaging platform is launching passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android, allowing users to quickly encrypt their stored message history using their face, fingerprint, or device screen lock code. The update is rolling out "gradually over the coming weeks and months," according to WhatsApp, and will make it easier to apply the same security measures that protect personal chats and calls to backups.
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