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.

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Meta-owned WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new lockdown-style security feature designed to protect users who may be targeted ...

WhatsApp has announced a new set of strict account security settings to protect vulnerable individuals from sophisticated ...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users ...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new privacy feature designed for users who need an extra layer of protection against sophisticated ...

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WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, ...