Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Whatsapp is one of the most widely used applications for long distance communication. However, you need to be more careful because this application can also be tapped by irresponsible people.
The mode used is usually the perpetrator wiretapping by sending a virus malware to the victim so that they can monitor the conversation.
However, don’t worry, there are several precautions that can be taken to overcome tapping on WhatsApp accounts.
1. Two-Factor Verification
Users can activate this feature by going to settings > account settings. Then select the two-factor authentication option. Next WhatsApp will ask to activate with a PIN, by entering a six-digit number and an email that is integrated with the account.
2. Fingerprint Scan Feature
By using this feature, it means that users have to scan their fingerprints when opening a WhatsApp account. Perpetrators will find it difficult to tap accounts because they cannot open without a user’s fingerprint.
To activate this feature, users go to the Settings menu > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint Lock.
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3. Sign Out of Unknown Devices
Devices connected to a WhatsApp account can be seen through the settings menu. After that select the WhatsApp Web option and you will see a list of devices. After that, remove WhatsApp access from unknown or unused devices.
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Features of WhatsApp Tapped
In addition to knowing how to secure accounts from tapping mode, users also need to know the characteristics of the cellphone that has been tapped. Here’s the information:
1. User account suddenly logged out of the app
For information, WhatsApp can only be used on one smartphone with the same number. So if suddenly the account logs out automatically, it means that there may be another party using an account on another smartphone.
2. Message has been read
Users can also know they are being tapped if there are messages that have not been read but have been read.
3. A message was sent to a specific contact without the user’s knowledge
Another feature is sending messages to certain contacts without the account owner knowing.
4. Whatsapp web suddenly activated
To find out if someone else is using your WhatsApp account, click on the three-dot icon on the right and select WhatsApp Web mode. Later it will be seen whether the account is connected.
5. There is an OTP shipment
One Time Password (OTP) is sent via SMS to the mobile number connected to the WhatsApp account. If there is a message containing the code, it means that someone is trying to log into your WhatsApp account. Remember not to give it to anyone.
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