WhatsApp tests password protection for cloud-based chat backups

WhatsApp is currently beta testing password protection for iPhone users’ chat history backups, with the Android version to be updated soon. — AFP

WhatsApp is working on password protection for users’ chat history when backing up to the cloud.

According to a tweet from WhatsApp feature leaker site WABetaInfo, the new feature would enable users to introduce a password to keep their chat database and media on the cloud safe from unauthorised access.