WhatsApp Working on ‘StrictAccount Settings’ to Protect Users from Cyberattacks
WhatsApp is introducing a new "Strict Account Settings" to protect its users. This mode will help protect users from cyberattacks. It will alert users when suspicious activity is detected. This feature will soon be available in beta.
WhatsApp is used by millions of people worldwide, including in India. The company, on its part, has been introducing new features geared at improving the user experience. It is preparing a new security feature to help users protect against cyber attacks, if a recent report is to be believed.
The company is adding a new feature called "StrictAccount Settings." It's designed for people who are highly vulnerable to targeted cyberattacks. Feature tracker WABetaInfo finds this new feature in the WhatsApp beta version of Android 2.25.33.4. Presently, the feature is not at the testing stage but in development.
This mode allows users to unlock multiple security settings in their account with a single toggle. This means you won't have to manage privacy options individually. Let's explore the advanced security features available under this mode.