WhatsApp, the popular messaging app with over 2 billion users worldwide, is reportedly working on a new security feature that will require users to verify their accounts using their email addresses. This feature is currently in testing and is expected to be rolled out to all users in the near future.

The email verification feature will add an extra layer of security to WhatsApp accounts, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access them. This is especially important in light of the recent rise in SIM-hijacking attacks, where hackers steal a user's phone number and use it to gain access to their WhatsApp account.

To verify their accounts, users will simply need to enter their email address into WhatsApp and then click on a link that is sent to them. Once the email address is verified, it will be associated with the user's WhatsApp account and will be used for security purposes, such as resetting passwords and recovering lost accounts.

WhatsApp has not yet announced a specific release date for the email verification feature, but it is expected to be available to all users within the next few months. In the meantime, users are encouraged to take steps to protect their accounts, such as enabling two-factor authentication and using a strong password.

Here are some of the benefits of using email verification for WhatsApp accounts:

• Increased security: Email verification makes it more difficult for unauthorized users to access WhatsApp accounts.
• Account recovery: If a user loses access to their phone, they can still recover their WhatsApp account using their email address.
• Password reset: If a user forgets their WhatsApp password, they can reset it using their email address.