"At WhatsApp, we think you should be able to have a private conversation online, just like you would in-person. We will always defend that right to privacy for everyone, starting with default end-to-end encryption. But we also know that a few of our users - like journalists or public-facing figures - may need extreme safeguards against rare and highly-sophisticated cyber attacks."
"WhatsApp, like many other applications, allows users to share media and other types of documents. WhatsApp helps protect users by warning about dangerous attachments like APKs, yet rare and sophisticated malware could be hidden within a seemingly benign file like an image or video. These maliciously crafted files might target unpatched vulnerabilities in the operating system, libraries distributed by the operating system, or the application itself."
WhatsApp enforces default end-to-end encryption to enable private online conversations. Some users, including journalists and public figures, need additional safeguards against rare, sophisticated cyber attacks. The effort addresses media-processing exploits like the 2015 Stagefright vulnerability, which can bypass app protections by exploiting operating-system libraries during media handling. Maliciously crafted images or videos can hide spyware that targets unpatched OS, library, or application vulnerabilities despite warnings about dangerous attachments. Strict Account Settings blocks attachments and media from non-contacts, adds safeguards, and uses Rust to harden media and message handling. Users can enable the setting at Settings > Privacy > Advanced during the rollout.
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