The app recently extended that timeline to bring the policy into effect on May 15, giving the app more time to convince users that their data is in good hands despite Facebook’s more than questionable track record.
This week, WhatsApp revealed on Twitter that it will be increasing the security of its desktop and web apps.
Going forward, desktop users with compatible phones will be asked to confirm their identity with their face or fingerprint before scanning the QR code as usual to link a WhatsApp account on the web.
