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tfowinder@sh.itjust.works to Technology@lemmy.ml · 15 days ago

WhatsApp adds passkey protection to end-to-end encrypted backups | TechCrunch

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tfowinder@sh.itjust.works to Technology@lemmy.ml · 15 days ago
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This means if you lose your device, you can use methods like fingerprint, face, or the screen lock code of your previous device to access WhatsApp's backup.
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    Fuck Meta.

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    Off topic but

    Wish they allowed to read the backups so that I can import them to other apps.

    Had tried once using private key extraction using a rooted device but it’s very hard and not reliable.

    In the end it’s just a SQLite db where all the chats are stored.

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      have u tried signal?

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