The 6-digit WhatsApp scam that immediately locks you out of your chats

"The six-digit code WhatsApp scam is a phishing scam. The scammer attempts to log into your WhatsApp account. When they do so, WhatsApp sends you a six-digit login code. The scammer sends you a ...
GIGAZINE

The mechanism by which you enter an email address or phone number and a 6-digit code is sent to log in is the 'worst password system', so it is pointed out that it needs to be ...

When logging in to an app or service, you often have to authenticate by entering your email address or phone number and a one-time password sent via email or text message. Engineer Daniel Huang points ...
Indiatimes

How a simple text could cost you your WhatsApp account: Viral video warns of dangerous scam

Tech journalist Rajiv Makhni exposes a new WhatsApp scam involving a fraudulent message from a known number asking for a 6-digit code. Victims unknowingly share their verification code, leading to ...
Ars Technica

Apple to require 6-digit passcodes on newer iPhones, iPads under iOS 9

I already switched to 6 (though you can't tell it wants 6) with a wipe after 10 failures. I also disabled touchID unlock on the phone, and only use it for payments ...
Macworld

Apple steps up security with native two-factor and 6-digit passcodes in iOS 9

Nestled in the middle of iOS 9 announcements were two security-related bumps: Apple now suggests you sete a six-digit passcode instead of a four-digit one; and two-factor authentication becomes a ...