News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s era, where the threat of espionage software like Pegasus and high-tech phishing attacks is looming over every smartphone user, WhatsApp has released a very powerful security update. WhatsApp has introduced Strict Account Settings feature especially for journalists, social workers and privacy conscious people. This feature turns your phone into a digital impenetrable fort just like Google and Apple. Let us know what is this new mode and how it works. What is Strict Account Settings? This feature of WhatsApp is like a ‘super-security’ shield. This is especially for those users who are at high-risk of cyber attacks. The biggest feature of this feature is that you do not need to check dozens of privacy settings separately. As soon as you turn it on, the app automatically activates the following protections: Media File Blocking: All media files and attachments (Documents, Images) coming from unknown numbers will be blocked. Link Preview Disable: URL thumbnails (Link Previews) visible in the chat will be disabled, thereby eliminating the risk of phishing attacks. Unknown Call Silencer: Any number outside your contact list Calls coming from WhatsApp will automatically become silent. This move of WhatsApp is directly competing with Apple’s Lockdown Mode and Google’s Advanced Protection Mode. WhatsApp has made it easy even for those who are not very technically capable by making it a “single-click” feature. Step-by-Step: How to turn on this feature? If you are also concerned about your privacy, then you can enable it through these easy steps: Open WhatsApp on your smartphone. Go to Settings by clicking on the three dots on the top right. Now tap on the Privacy option. Scroll down and go to the Advanced section at the bottom. Here you will find the option of Strict Account Settings, toggle it on. Important: If this option is not visible in your phone, then immediately go to your Google Play Store or Apple App Store and update WhatsApp to the latest version.