WhatsApp Boosts Security: New 'Strict Account Settings' to Fight Cyberattacks
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Storyboard•28-01-2026, 10:18
WhatsApp Boosts Security: New 'Strict Account Settings' to Fight Cyberattacks
- •WhatsApp introduces 'Strict Account Settings' globally to enhance user protection against cyberattacks.
- •The new feature automatically blocks media from unknown senders, silences calls from unknown numbers, and disables link previews.
- •It enables two-step verification, security notifications, and restricts profile visibility to contacts only.
- •Group privacy is strengthened, allowing only contacts to add users to groups.
- •The optional setting is particularly useful for high-risk individuals like journalists and public figures, rolling out in coming weeks.
Why It Matters: WhatsApp launches 'Strict Account Settings' to curb cyberattacks, offering enhanced privacy and security features.
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