WhatsApp unveils high-security mode, latest tech firm to offer users stronger protection

Meta’s WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced ‍security mode, joining a growing ​number of US tech firms that are letting users ⁠opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.

The new option, rolling out on Tuesday and called “Strict Account Settings,” is a one-click button in ‌WhatsApp’s settings ‌that activates a series of defenses.