Friday, February 10, 2017

WhatsApp allows tweestapsverificatie available – NU.nl

instant messaging Service WhatsApp has started the rollout of tweestapsverificatie. The feature allows users to make their accounts more secure.

The security feature is gradually by WhatsApp will be made available. From tests, it appears that some Android users already have access to the option. Was previously the new functionality in the beta version of WhatsApp has been tested.

Tweestapsverificatie adds an extra layer of security to online accounts. There is often a text message to the phone of a user is sent containing a unique code that must be entered. Because the phone of the accountbezitter required to log in, the hackers more difficult.

Login to WhatsApp requires a text message sent to a phone. The instant messaging service used in tweestapsverificatie therefore, a six-digit code, which the user pre-set.

The unique code of WhatsApp should once a week be introduced to the identity of the user to authenticate. In this way the service that WhatsApp long periods of time on a stolen smartphone be misused.

The security option from the settings of WhatsApp to be activated, the option ‘Account’.

By: NU.nl

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