WhatsApp releases account feature that looks to combat spyware
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WhatsApp announced a new "Strict Account Settings" lockdown-style feature aimed at helping high-risk users (e.g., journalists and public figures) mitigate sophisticated spyware threats by restricting interactions from non-contacts, such as blocking attachments and media. Positioned alongside Apple’s Lockdown Mode and Google’s Advanced Protection, the feature arrives amid WhatsApp’s ongoing legal fight with NSO Group over Pegasus spyware and can be enabled via Settings > Privacy > Advanced.
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