WhatsApp has announced a series of new security features aimed at strengthening account protection and reducing the risk of unauthorised access to users’ accounts. The messaging platform said the latest upgrades cover two-step verification, additional information for calls from unknown numbers and broader support for passkeys as part of its continuing efforts to improve account security. A key change affects WhatsApp’s two-step verification system, which has been expanded beyond the traditional six-digit PIN. Users can now create longer passwords that include letters, numbers and special characters, providing an additional layer of...