WhatsApp security overhaul: the end of six-digit PIN codes

Woman holding a large WhatsApp logo in front of her face, illustrating Meta's move away from six-digit PINs to long passwords, passkeys, and spam-call protection

In the photo, a woman covers her face with a large round WhatsApp logo, symbolizing the platform that is upgrading its security model. Meta is retiring the familiar six-digit PIN code in favor of long passwords, passkeys, and enhanced protection against spam calls. The image reflects the news story about the popular messenger's security refresh.

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