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WhatsApp’s new ‘lockdown’ settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks

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Last updated: 2026/01/27
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Published: January 27, 2026
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WhatsApp is launching new “Strict Account Settings” that add even more protections against cyberattacks. The feature is built for people at a high-risk of attacks — such as journalists or public figures — and automatically blocks attachments and media from senders you don’t know, while silencing calls from unknown contacts.

The new setting limits other functionality inside WhatsApp, including turning off link previews, limiting who can add you to a group, and blocking non-contacts…

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