WhatsApp rolled out a new security feature called "Strict Account Settings" to protect high-risk users from cyberattacks, The Verge reported. The update, designed for individuals like journalists facing credible threats, automatically blocks media and calls from unknown senders.
The enhanced security measure limits profile visibility and prevents unwanted additions to groups, providing a robust defense against sophisticated cyber campaigns, according to The Verge. This development follows past spyware incidents targeting WhatsApp users.
In other tech news, scammers are exploiting a legitimate Microsoft Power BI email address (no-reply-powerbimicrosoft.com) to send fraudulent emails, Ars Technica reported. These emails claim unauthorized charges and prompt victims to install remote access software. According to Ars Technica, users are encouraged to whitelist the address, which scammers are abusing to bypass typical email security measures and engage in voice interaction to further their malicious goals.
Meanwhile, the ubiquitous email greeting "I hope this email finds you well" is sparking debate about its sincerity, Time magazine noted. Naomi Baron, a professor emerita of linguistics at American University, told Time she first encountered the phrase decades ago and found it intrusive. "What business is it of a stranger to ask about my health?" Baron said. "This person has no right to impose a relationship where it would make sense to ask about my health."
Other recent developments include Strava and Komoot integrating offline maps into Apple Watch, Time reported. The news comes amid rising U.S. immigration tensions and China's rapid AI advancements, according to multiple news sources cited by Time.
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