WhatsApp Introduces "Strict Lockdown" Mode to Combat Advanced Spyware Threats

WhatsApp has introduced a new security feature called "strict lockdown" to enhance protection against advanced spyware. This functionality restricts the reception of messages and files from contacts not saved on the device, specifically targeting high-risk users. The goal is to reduce spyware attacks that exploit messaging applications. No precise deployment date or additional technical details have been provided. This measure comes in response to a rise in targeted attacks against WhatsApp users.