WhatsApp’s new ‘lockdown’ settings add another layer of protection against cyberattacks
WhatsApp is launching new "Strict Account Settings" that add even more protections against cyberattacks. The feature is built for people at a high-risk of attacks - such as journalists or public figures - and automatically blocks attachments and media from senders you don't know, while silencing calls from unknown contacts.
The new setting limits other functionality inside WhatsApp, including turning off link previews, limiting who can add you to a group, and blocking non-contacts from seeing your profile photo, "about" details, and online status. "You should only turn this on if you think you may be a target of a sophisticated cyber campai …
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⚠️ 风险分析 中
摘要：WhatsApp推出严格账户设置，增强用户数据保护，需关注隐私合规风险。
影响：企业需评估新功能是否符合全球数据保护法规，如GDPR和个保法，避免因隐私设置不当引发合规问题。
建议：建议企业审查隐私政策，确保用户数据收集和处理符合相关法规，并加强内部合规培训。
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Not the sharpest mind, but the steadiest hand.