New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- WhatsApp has unveiled new security features designed to make account takeovers and scam calls more difficult. The messaging platform's six-digit two-step verification PIN is being replaced with a more secure password option, while users will soon be able to create multiple passkeys across different devices.

The update also gives Android users additional information when they receive calls from unknown numbers. WhatsApp will now show details such as whether the caller is from another country and whether they share any groups with the recipient. The changes come as scammers increasingly rely on social engineering rather than technical hacking to target users on messaging platforms.

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