New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- WhatsApp has rolled out a new privacy feature calledStrict Account Settings, aimed at users who may face heightened digital risks, including journalists and public-facing professionals.

Announced by Meta on Tuesday, the feature introduces what the company describes as "extreme safeguards against rare and highly sophisticated cyber attacks." Unlike standard privacy controls, Strict Account Settings fundamentally alters how WhatsApp functions, prioritising security over convenience.

"We also know that a few of our users - like journalists or public-facing figures - may need extreme safeguards against rare and highly sophisticated cyberattacks," Meta said in a blog post announcing the update.

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