Tag: X

WhatsApp turns on passwordless logins for Android users

October 17, 2023

WhatsApp users on Android can say goodbye to insecure and annoying SMS two-factor authentication, writes The Verge*. The Meta-owned company announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it’s rolling out support for a passwordless passkey feature to all Android users. The new security option allows WhatsApp users to use their device’s face, fingerprint, or pin security … More WhatsApp turns on passwordless logins for Android users

Fake friends and followers on social media – and how to spot them

October 6, 2023

One of the biggest threats to watch out for on social media is fraud perpetrated by people who aren’t who they claim to be. Here’s how to recognize them. Some 4.5 billion people worldwide, or almost 55 percent of the global population, have at least one account with one of the big players. And global internet users … More Fake friends and followers on social media – and how to spot them