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WhatsApp Setting to protect Yourself from being Hacked

Hackers are one of the big threats in today’s world as you know once your account is hacked, they can able get full control of your account, and currently, WhatsApp is the number one messaging app used by millions of users worldwide but now hackers found a new way to get control of your WhatsApp Account and some people already faced it.

You know the seriousness and impact of being hacked but don’t worry read this article and change your WhatsApp setting immediately to protect yourself and your loved ones from Hackers.

Zak Doffman, the cybersecurity expert, according him, in this way Hackers will be able to log your WhatsApp on their device. He explained the method in detail.

As you all know whenever you try to log in to your WhatsApp account on a new device WhatsApp will send a verification message to your registered Mobile number but by mistake, any fraudster has your mobile in their hand and you have already enabled the setting to preview Messages on lock screen then you will be in trouble but not only this you may be a victim by malware through that Hackers can easily get verification code number which comes to your registered phone number even by sitting miles away.

When you enter that code your WhatsApp account will be logged on a hacker’s device. Once they have the access they may ask for money.

This type of scam was already reported in Express.co.uk last year and currently, such types of incidents increased in the last few days. Well, you can protect yourself from these types of frauds through a WhatsApp Setting.

WhatsApp user has a setting called Two-Step Verification. You can set a 6-digit code in it. Now how it works that whenever you try to open your WhatsApp account on a new device, you need to enter that 6-digit code and you can ask for this code anytime.

WhatsApp setting:

Two-Step Verification

To activate two-step verification, just open your WhatsApp.
After that go to Settings and then Account.
Here you will find an option named Two-Step Verification.
Just Enable it and set your desired code.

FAQ

Why does WhatsApp ask for 2 step verification?

Two–step verification: This screen appears after you successfully register your phone number on WhatsApp. Two–step verification is an optional feature that adds more security to your WhatsApp account. When enabling this feature, you create and confirm a unique PIN that’s required to access your account.

Can two-step verification be hacked?

If you carefully check websites and links before clicking through and also use 2FA, the chances of being hacked become vanishingly small.

The bottom line is that 2FA is effective at keeping your accounts safe. However, try to avoid the less secure SMS method when given the option

Can another phone see my WhatsApp?

Hackers can access your WhatsApp data by various means like via WhatsApp web or registering your number on another device.

WhatsApp cannot work on two phones at the same time but hackers if register your number on another device, can easily get hold of all your chats including personal ones.