The popular WhatsApp messaging app became a highly desired target for hackers. Recently cases were reported in which some users fell into the “WhatsApp Hijack” How do they do this new virtual theft? I looked at this note.
The hacker installs the application on a device of his property and entered the telephone number to be associated, in this case that of the possible victim, so the system sends an SMS message with a numerical verification code to that number. It has to be entered in the app to confirm that everything is correct and thus finish the installation.
If you fall into the trap and provide the code received by text message, the thief has control of that account on his cell phone and with it access to all groups and contacts.
Scammers can ask their contacts for money or even extort money from the victim with the information obtained on the cell phone.
It is recommended to do the “two-step verification”, an important function that adds more security to the WhatsApp account, since any verification attempt will have to be accompanied by a code created by the user, exclusive and therefore only the user. knows.
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