Tips for Securing a WhatsApp Account from Hacking that is Raging

Tips to Secure WhatsApp Accounts from Hacking - In recent times, WhatsApp users in the country have been horrified by the news of the proliferation of hacking actions that utilize the number change feature on themost popular Instant Messaging platform.

The mobile number that is registered and used as an identity in the WhatsApp application is known to be taken over by someone else. Unlike hacking cases that use sophisticated methods or techniques, these fraudsters simply use the change number feature available on WhatsApp services.

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When someone requests for a number change to a new number, the system in WA will automatically send a link or link to the old number to confirm.

Once the link or link that enters the old no account is clicked, then the victim user will automatically lose WhatsApp access, such as group access, group admin, profile, until the contact of the victim's friends automatically switches to the new number that has been mastered by fraudsters.

Then, how to avoid this kind of hacking and fraud ?, Security Expert Cyber ​​Alfons Tanujaya from VaksinCom shares some tips to prevent users from stealing the WhatsApp account.

Tips for Securing a WhatsApp Account from Hacking that is Raging

For tips on securing a WhatsApp account, Alfons recommends that users of these services always be vigilant if WhatsApp sends a verification link or link that enters the WA account without a request to change the number from yourself.

"Users don't easily click the verification link to change the number. Because it is a single click, that means the user has agreed to change their WhatsApp number to a new number, "explained Alfons.

If you do not feel you have changed your phone number to a new number, then you should just ignore the various sms, links or notifications that enter your account, even though this message comes from WhatsApp.

In addition, users are also asked not to believe in suspicious messages that enter your account, even if the message comes from your friends or family. For example, someone sent you a message to borrow money, or something else. When in doubt, make sure you call your friends to make sure.

"Other WhatsApp users don't easily believe that someone is asking for money. Do not let the intention to help instead become victims too, "Alfons said cautioning.

Activate the Two-Factor-Authentication Feature
While security from the device side, Alfons also suggested that users activate a security feature called Two-Factor-Authentication to secure your WhatsApp account from hacking actions.

"There is a Two-Factor-Authentication feature on WhatsApp . That is, every number change, to enter the new number the user must enter the PIN. Now, if you forget the PIN, the WhatsApp account is lost, "explained Alfons.

By activating the security feature, when there is an irresponsible party trying to take over the telephone number, they will be troubled, because new users are required to enter a PIN that only you know the combination of PINs themselves.

For tips on securing a WhatsApp account by activating the Two-Factor-Authentication feature , the following guide:

• Please log in to your WhatsApp application
• Then click on the 3 points in the upper right corner
• Then select the settings menu .
• Then select the Account menu, then click the two-step Verification menu then activate
• Enter a 6 digit number for your PIN and make sure you remember it well.
• Enter the 6 digit number again to confirm.
• Add your active email address and can be accessed to back up the data, who knows you forgot your PIN later in the day.
• Enter your email again to confirm.
• Your account is now safe because it is protected with the Two-Factor-Authentication feature

With the activation of the Two-Factor-Authentication feature , your WhatsApp account is guaranteed to be safe from hacking actions that utilize the change number or change number feature .