Activate spam protection on WhatsApp: This is how you mute unknown callers

The messenger WhatsApp is a lucrative target for cybercriminals. In their fraud attempts, they no longer only rely on phishing messages, but also on spam and scam calls. So that you are not bothered by them, WhatsApp now offers the option of “muting” calls from unknown numbers.

These calls are then still displayed in your call list, but there is no ringing on your phone. This is how you activate the new feature.

WhatsApp now also offers a data protection check that you can use to check how secure your account is.