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WhatsApp adds passwordless chat backups on iOS and Android
WhatsApp is rolling out passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android devices, enabling users to encrypt their chat history using their fingerprint, face, or a screen lock code. Passkeys are a passwordless authentication method that allows users to sign in using biometrics (such as face recognition or fingerprint), PINs, or security patterns instead of traditional passwords. […]
Meet the new Clippy: Microsoft unveils Copilot’s “Mico” avatar
Today, Microsoft introduced Mico, a new and more personal avatar for the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant, which the company describes as human-centered. This new avatar is designed to be more supportive and empathetic, but will also push back when presented with incorrect information, “always respectfully.” According to Microsoft, Mico also listens, learns, and “earns your […]
WhatsApp adds message translation to iPhone and Android apps
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new translation feature that enables Android and iPhone users to translate messages in chats, groups, and channel updates. While iOS users can only use it to translate manually after tapping ‘Translate,’ Android users will also be able to enable automatic translation, allowing all messages in a chat thread to […]
Signal adds secure cloud backups to save and restore chats
Signal has introduced a new opt-in feature that helps users create end-to-end encrypted backups of their chats, allowing them to restore messages even if their phones are damaged or lost. Secure backups are already available in the latest Signal beta version for Android users and will also be rolled out to iOS and desktop devices […]
Microsoft Teams to protect against malicious URLs, dangerous file types
Microsoft recently revealed that it’s enhancing protection against dangerous file types and malicious URLs in Teams chats and channels. “Microsoft Teams now blocks messages containing weaponizable file types, such as executables, in chats and channels, increasing protection against malware and other file-based attacks,” the company said in a Microsoft 365 roadmap update this week. “Microsoft Teams can […]
WhatsApp adds new security feature to protect against scams
WhatsApp is introducing a new security feature that will help users spot potential scams when they are being added to a group chat by someone not in their contact list. This feature displays a “safety overview” context card that includes information about the group’s creation date, the number of members, potential scam attempts, and instructions […]
WhatsApp’s new Advanced Chat Privacy protects sensitive messages
WhatsApp has introduced a new Advanced Chat Privacy feature to protect sensitive information exchanged in private chats and group conversations. The new privacy option can be enabled after tapping the chat name and is designed to prevent attempts to save media and export chat content. “Today we’re introducing our latest layer for privacy called ‘Advanced […]