WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens that restrict messaging/calling, require parent verification and QR linking, support a parent-set 6-digit PIN, preserve end-to-end encryption so parents cannot read chats, and provide activity alerts and context cards for unknown contacts; children can transition to standard accounts at 13. The announcement also notes new anti-scam protections, but the content is product/feature focused rather than a security incident.