Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The popularity of WhatsApp as an instant messaging application with the largest number of users in the world is increasingly unstoppable. Due to the large number of users, it is not surprising that there is widespread WhatsApp tapping in the world.
WhatsApp tapping allows criminals to know the entire conversation of the victim. Related individuals can also abuse the application to the detriment of the original account owner.
WhatsApp tapping action can be prevented in several ways. Before taking precautions, let’s look at some of the signs of a WhatsApp account being tapped:
WhatsApp that is bugged usually has a characteristic that the account will be closed by itself from the victim’s device. This happens because of one contact number can’t be usedfor WhatsApp on two phones at the same time.
When WhatsApp specific number used on other devices, the system will ask OTP code to registered mobile. If the user suddenly receives an OTP code, and exit the WhatsApp application, there is a possibility that bad actors want to take over WhatsApp accounts.
- Message read without opening
A hacked WhatsApp account can also be marked by reading a short message before the account owner opens the related conversation. Usually, a message that is read will be marked with a blue two-tick logo.
WhatsApp tapping can also be marked by sending a message without the knowledge of the account owner. If this happens, it is very likely that a malicious party has tapped or hacked the WhatsApp account.
- Deceptive online status
The online status display on WhatsApp indicates the account owner is actively using the application. However, if the status appears when the account owner does not open WhatsApp, then there is a possibility that wiretapping has occurred.
Overcome WhatsApp Hacking
tapping action WhatsApp can be prevented in various ways that have been provided by the developer, and suggested by the security forces. One of them, WhatsApp users can activate features two-step verification to make it difficult for bad people to hijack or hack your WhatsApp.
The following are ways to overcome tapping on WhatsApp accounts:
This feature can be activated by WhatsApp users by going to the settings menu – account settings – and selecting the two-factor authentication option. After that, WhatsApp will aska activation using a PIN. User must enter six digit number PIN and email address integrated with WhatsApp account.
- Use the Fingerprint Scan Feature
This feature requires users to scan their fingerprints every time they open a WhatsApp account. Through this feature, bad people can’t tap accounts if they don’t have the user’s fingerprint.
How to activate it, users can enter the Settings menu > Account > Privacy > fingerprint lock.
- Sign Out of Foreign Devices
Devices that are connected to a WhatsApp account can be viewed via the settings menu or setting. After that, users just need to select the WhatsApp Web option, and see a list of connected devices. After knowing the list of devices, users can remove WhatsApp access from devices that are not recognized or are not in use.
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