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What Are WhatsApp’s Security Settings?

WhatsApp provides end-to-end encryption, two-step verification, and privacy settings to protect your chats, calls, and personal data from cyber threats and unauthorized access.

Why Enable Security Settings on WhatsApp?

• Prevent Unauthorized Access: Protects your account from hacking attempts.
• Enhance Privacy: Controls who can see your status, profile photo, and online activity.
• Secure Your Chats: Ensures all messages and calls remain end-to-end encrypted.

Steps to Enable Security Settings on WhatsApp

Turn On End-to-End Encryption for Cloud Backups

1. Open WhatsApp > Settings > Chats.
2. Tap Chat Backup > End-to-End Encrypted Backup.
3. Tap Turn On and create a password or encryption key.
4. Click Done to secure your backups from unauthorized access.

Block Screenshots for View-Once Messages (New Feature)

1. Open a chat and send a View Once photo or video.
2. WhatsApp automatically blocks screenshots for extra privacy.

Check & Remove Unrecognized Linked Devices

1. Go to Settings > Linked Devices.
2. Review the list of logged-in devices.
3. If you see a suspicious device, tap Log Out immediately.

Block Suspicious Contacts & Spam Messages

1. Open a chat with the unknown contact.
2. Tap Block & Report to prevent spam messages.

What It Protects Against

• Account Takeovers: Prevents unauthorized logins and hacking attempts.
• Phishing & Scams: Blocks suspicious messages and spam contacts.
• Data Leaks & Message Theft: Encrypts cloud backups and prevents media auto-downloads.

Additional Tips

• Regularly update WhatsApp to access the latest security patches.
• Enable biometric authentication (fingerprint or Face ID) for extra security.
• Be cautious of WhatsApp scams and phishing links.

For more security tips, check out our guide on How to Stay Safe from WhatsApp Scams.

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