WhatsApp Strict Account Settings Feature: It will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks and is expected to be especially useful for journalists, activists and public figures, who are often at higher risk of targeted cyberattacks.

The platform has become a core technology around the world, relied on by governments and extended families alike. What are we all doing there?

WhatsApp has announced a new security feature called Strict Account Settings, which is designed to give users stronger protection against online threats.