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The lockdown-style feature bolsters your security on WhatsApp to the most restrictive settings with just a few taps.

Days after Meta was sued by over alleged false privacy claims by its chat app WhatsApp, the company has rolled out a new ...

The rollout comes just days after Meta was sued over alleged false claims about WhatsApp’s privacy protections, putting fresh ...

WhatsApp rolled out a lockdown-like new feature on Tuesday, 27 January, 2026, to boost in-app security. Read more here ...

Meta also replaces a legacy C++ media-handling security library with Rust Users of Meta's WhatsApp messenger looking to ...

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

The lockdown-style protections are for users who face higher risks of targeted cyber attacks, including journalists and ...

WhatsApp launches “Strict Account Settings,” a lockdown-style security mode blocking unknown media, calls, and links to ...

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

In addition to end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp is adding another layer of security called Strict Account Settings. The company claims that this added feature can allegedly protect users’ accounts ...

If you see This media cannot be saved on WhatsApp when trying to send an image/video or if you fail to send document on ...