WhatsApp Boosts Security Amidst Lawsuit: New Strict Account Settings & Spyware Protection

• WhatsApp faces a lawsuit alleging Meta can read messages despite end-to-end encryption, which the platform denies.
• A new 'Strict Account Settings' mode is introduced for high-risk users like journalists, offering maximum protection against cyber threats.
• This mode blocks attachments/media from unknown contacts, disables link previews, and silences calls from unknown senders.
• WhatsApp emphasizes that end-to-end encryption already secures general users' conversations, and Meta cannot read messages.
• The platform has also integrated the Rust programming language into its core components to enhance security for all users against spyware.

Why It Matters: WhatsApp introduces new security features, including a 'Strict Account Settings' mode and Rust integration, amidst a lawsuit.