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WhatsApp Adds New Cyber Shield for High-Risk Users
27 Jan
Summary
- New security tool offers one-click protection against cyber attacks.
- It blocks unknown sender media and silences unknown callers.
- The feature targets journalists and public-facing figures for advanced safety.
WhatsApp has introduced a new one-click security feature aimed at bolstering account protection against highly sophisticated cyber attacks. This tool, accessible within the app's settings, automatically activates a series of defenses.
Key protections include blocking media and attachments from unknown senders, disabling link previews, and silencing calls from unrecognized numbers. While this results in a more restricted user experience, it is intended to provide enhanced safety for individuals facing rare and advanced cyber threats.
