WhatsApp already offers two-step verification, which uses a six-digit PIN to help prevent hackers from taking over accounts.
The feature is now being enhanced, allowing users to create a longer password containing a combination of letters and numbers, making it harder for hackers to guess.
WhatsApp is also improving its passkey feature. Users who have enabled passkeys will now be able to add more than one passkey to their accounts.
According to the company, the feature will be particularly useful for people who use phones running both iOS and Android, as they will have greater flexibility when accessing their accounts.
Passkeys are essentially digital keys that are easier to use and considered more secure because they are not stored on web servers.
Instead of relying on a long password, the technology allows users to log in using a four-digit PIN or biometric authentication.
The third feature is being introduced for Android users. They will now be able to see more information about calls received from numbers that are not saved in their contacts.
For example, users may be able to determine whether the number is from another country or belongs to someone who is a member of a group they are also part of.
WhatsApp said the rollout of these features has already begun. The new features will be made available to all users over the coming weeks.
