To protect WhatsApp from hacking, enable 2-step verification and avoid sharing OTPs/PINs. Periodically check your linked devices and log out any unknown devices. Avoid clicking on suspicious links.

Meta is fighting back as attackers continue to target Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp users. Here’s what you need to know.

WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers. Image: appshunter.io (Unsplash) If you’ve ever ...

Days after Meta was sued over alleged false privacy claims surrounding its chat app WhatsApp, the company has rolled out a new setting to protect users against cyberattacks. The feature, called Strict ...

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WhatsApp announced a pair of anti-spyware security improvements today, including a new ‘Strict Account Settings’ mode and behind-the-scenes changes to protect user data. WhatsApp debuts ‘Strict ...

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