What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure.

The 6-digit code will strengthen the verification process. Whenever you log in to WhatsApp from a new phone, a 6-digit automatic code is sent to the registered mobile number to load and backup the ...

You can also generate backup codes to use when you can’t receive phone calls or texts, such as when traveling abroad. These get used in place of the six-digit code you’d normally get by text.

WhatsApp is launching a new beta version for Android users to use the new security feature; a 6-digit code to log into WhatsApp on different devices.

This new update will strengthen the 6 digit code verification process. Whenever you login into WhatsApp with a new phone, a six-digit automatic code is sent on the registered mobile number in ...

According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a double verification code that will need users to type in a second code, after the six-digit one, to access their account from a new device.

1 Never give out your six-digit verification code Credit: Alamy The attack revolves around the six-digit verification code that WhatsApp gives out when you want to regain access to your account.

Users have been tricked into handing over a six-digit “verification code” which hackers have then used to steal their account and attack their contacts in the same way.

Google's two-factor authentication tool for Gmail has traditionally consisted of six-digit verification codes sent via SMS messages. Google is reportedly looking to replace the SMS authentication ...

Hackers are trying to gain access of WhatsApp accounts by sending messages asking users to send them the 6-digit account verification code ...