WhatsApp will soon automatically block messages from unknown accounts

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to automatically block messages from unknown accounts. The feature aims to improve security and privacy by giving users more control over their chats.

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The new feature is designed to protect users from unwanted or malicious messages. Users will be able to set a limit on the number of messages from unknown contacts in a certain period. Once this limit is exceeded, the app will automatically block all future messages from these accounts.

This update will also improve performance. Spam and unwanted messages can cause the app to overload and slow down the speed of the device. Activating the blocking feature allows users to significantly reduce the amount of data for the app to process, which should allow for faster and smoother interactions with the app.

This feature is designed to reduce the risks associated with phishing attacks and malicious content that can threaten both device performance and data security. The feature to block messages from unknown accounts is still under development and may appear in upcoming updates to the app.

Source: WaBetaInfo