{"id":1693,"date":"2025-02-01T10:03:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T10:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serisec.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/01\/whatsapp-new-privacy-let-users-control-who-can-see-the-profile-photo\/"},"modified":"2025-02-01T10:03:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T10:03:38","slug":"whatsapp-new-privacy-let-users-control-who-can-see-the-profile-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serisec.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/01\/whatsapp-new-privacy-let-users-control-who-can-see-the-profile-photo\/","title":{"rendered":"WhatsApp New Privacy Let Users Control who Can See The Profile Photo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    WhatsApp New Privacy Let Users Control who Can See The Profile Photo<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In a move to enhance user privacy, WhatsApp has rolled out a significant update allowing users to control who can view their profile photos. This feature, available on both iOS and Android devices, provides users with more granular control over their privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/zero-days-for-hacking-whatsapp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> users could choose from three options for profile photo visibility: \u201cEveryone,\u201d \u201cMy Contacts,\u201d and \u201cNobody.\u201d The latest update introduces a fourth option, \u201cMy Contacts Except,\u201d enabling users to hide their profile pictures from specific individuals without blocking them.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly useful for maintaining professional boundaries or safeguarding personal images from acquaintances or strangers.<\/p>\n<p>To access this feature, users can follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open WhatsApp and navigate to the Settings tab.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on Privacy and select Profile Photo.<\/li>\n<li>Choose My Contacts Except and select the contacts you want to exclude.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm by tapping Done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For those seeking maximum privacy, the \u201cNobody\u201d option remains available, ensuring that no one can view their profile picture.<\/p>\n<p>This update aligns with WhatsApp\u2019s broader commitment to user security. Recently, the platform also introduced a feature preventing users from taking screenshots of profile photos.<\/p>\n<p>This measure aims to deny unauthorized sharing and misuse of personal images, further reinforcing <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/data-protection-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy<\/a> protections.<\/p>\n<p>The new settings reflect WhatsApp\u2019s understanding of its diverse user base, which spans personal and professional contexts. By offering customizable privacy controls, the platform empowers users to manage their digital presence effectively.<\/p>\n<p>As privacy concerns grow in the digital age, WhatsApp\u2019s latest update is a welcome step toward safeguarding personal information. Users are encouraged to explore these features to tailor their privacy settings according to their needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(238,238,238) 93%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%)\"><strong><code>Collect Threat Intelligence with\u00a0TI Lookup\u00a0to Improve Your Company\u2019s Security\u00a0-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/intelligence.any.run\/plans\/?utm_source=csn_jan&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ti&amp;utm_content=plans&amp;utm_content=linktotiplans&amp;utm_term=280125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Get 50 Free Request<\/a><\/code><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/whatsapp-new-privacy-profile-photo\/\">WhatsApp New Privacy Let Users Control who Can See The Profile Photo<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/\">Cyber Security News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Guru Baran<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/whatsapp-new-privacy-profile-photo\/\">Go to cyber-security-news<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WhatsApp New Privacy Let Users Control who Can See The Profile Photo In a move to enhance user privacy, WhatsApp has rolled out a significant update allowing users to control who can view their profile photos. This feature, available on both iOS and Android devices, provides users with more granular control over their privacy settings. 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