WhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users

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By Tim HardwickJan 28, 2026, 9:41 am146 pts
WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. Similar in spirit to Apple's Lockdown Mode for iPhone, the feature is aimed primarily at journalists, activists, and public-facing…

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