WhatsApp Introduces Strict Account Settings for Enhanced Data Privacy
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News18•28-01-2026, 08:25
WhatsApp Introduces Strict Account Settings for Enhanced Data Privacy
- •WhatsApp has launched new 'Strict Account Settings' to provide an advanced layer of protection against high-profile cyber attacks.
- •This feature restricts access to important data and prevents misuse by unknown contacts, acting as a lockdown-style security option.
- •Enabling the setting locks certain account configurations to the most restrictive options, potentially blocking attachments and media from non-contacts.
- •Users can activate the feature by navigating to Settings > Privacy > Advanced and toggling it on.
- •WhatsApp is also working on a broader security upgrade using Rust programming language for better protection against spyware across Meta apps, and exploring premium versions of WhatsApp and Instagram with exclusive features.
Why It Matters: WhatsApp enhances user data privacy with new strict account settings and future security upgrades.
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