WhatsApp beefs up security with ‘strict account settings’ By Nkhensani Nkhwashu, ITWeb portals journalist.Johannesburg, 30 Jan 2026WhatsApp’s ‘strict account settings’ are rolling out gradually.

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WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users ...

WhatsApp has launched a new 'lockdown' mode, known as strict account settings, that protects users from sophisticated cyber ...

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Strict Account Settings, aimed at enhancing security for users facing elevated ...

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