Block by Touch ID and Face ID in WhatsApp
Yesterday we published an article in which we talked about how safe WhatsApp is today It is true, since the inclusion of the app's lock function through Face ID and Touch ID makes the app more secure. But as always, a way to access the application bypassing this restriction has come to the fore.
We thank, in this case, our follower Ulises. In a comment he has shown us how to bypass the Touch ID and Face ID restriction onWhatsApp .
It is evident, as you will see below, that the person who wants to access the messaging app must know something about us to be able to do so.
This is how you can bypass the blocking with Touch ID and Face ID in WhatsApp:
To access WhatsApp bypassing the Face ID and Touch ID restriction, you must know the person's security code. Many relatives, friends and even people we don't know can have access to our security code.
How many times do we go with gloves, a balaclava, or any garment that hinders the unlocking of the iPhone through our face or fingerprint? Surely many times we have had to unlock the mobile by code, due to these setbacks, right? Well, that is the moment in which our partner, friend, family member, stranger can learn our code.
That's when your iPhone, and in this case your WhatsApp account, is in danger.
If we want to access WhatsApp and we have to do it through Face ID or Touch ID, since we do not have the user's face or fingerprint, the first attempt we make will not allow us to will leave. This screen will appear.
WhatsApp Access Restriction
Well, both with Face ID and Touch ID, after making two attempts this image will appear:
WhatsApp asks us for the code
By clicking on "enter code", we can enter the lock code of our iPhone to be able to access WhatsApp. In this way we would bypass that restriction by Face ID and Touch ID .
That's why it's very important that nobody knows your security code.
We don't expect this Touch ID and Face ID vulnerability in WhatsApp to be fixed:
As everyone is responsible for their access codes, WhatsApp we don't think it will fix this "glitch". And it's not because you can't do it, you can, but it's always good to leave a window open to access the app in case Face ID or Touch ID fails. That is why it allows access by unlock code.
This is why it is VERY IMPORTANT to have our access code to iPhone under lock and key. Or let only people you fully trust know.
If you think someone might know and you don't want them to have access to your device, let alone WhatsApp, you should change it right away. To do this, go to Settings / Face ID (Touch ID) and code / and choose the option change code.
We hope you found this news interesting and, if so, share it on networks and messaging apps. It is always good to notify friends and family of news regarding your security and privacy.
