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YOUR iPhone has a security setting that makes it so tough, even the FBI admitted it wasn’t able to break in. It’s called Lockdown Mode and absolutely anyone can turn it on for free – though it’s ...

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Meta owned WhatsApp protects users with end-to-end encryption, meaning messages remain private between the sender and recipient. Still, some users are exposed to greater risks, such as hacking and ...

WhatsApp has established itself as one of Britain's most favoured applications for staying connected with friends, family and work colleagues, owing to its user-friendly interface and cross-platform ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many don't use a simple security setting because it's too fiddly. (NurPhoto via Getty Images) The UK's National Cyber Security ...

One-tap mode limits unknown messages, silences unknown calls, tightens privacy settings WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new security feature called 'Strict Account Settings' aimed at protecting users ...

WhatsApp rolled out Strict Account Settings, a lockdown-style mode that blocks unknown attachments, disables link previews, and silences unknown callers. Image: appshunter.io (Unsplash) If you’ve ever ...

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) describes it as "one of the most effective ways" to protect yourself from cybercrime – yet far too few of us use it. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) – ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Meta's WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of U.S. tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger ...

Days after Meta was sued over alleged false privacy claims surrounding its chat app WhatsApp, the company has rolled out a new setting to protect users against cyberattacks. The feature, called Strict ...

This week's Java roundup for January 19th, 2026, features news highlighting: JEP 527, Post-Quantum Hybrid Key Exchange for TLS 1.3, targeted for JDK 27; GlassFish Grizzly 5.0; the quarterly release of ...