WhatsApp beefs up security with ‘strict account settings’ By Nkhensani Nkhwashu, ITWeb portals journalist.Johannesburg, 30 Jan 2026WhatsApp’s ‘strict account settings’ are rolling out gradually.

WhatsApp has introduced a new lockdown-style “Strict Account Settings” mode to give users stronger protection from unknown senders, malicious links, and targeted attacks.

The feature limits interactions with unknown contacts and is built primarily for at-risk users like journalists and public ...

WhatsApp is launching new “Strict Account Settings” that add even more protections against cyberattacks. The feature is built ...

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