TABLOIDBINTANG.COM – WhatsApp application users must be extra careful because currently there are many online fraud crimes involving wiretapping. This crime often ends in theft of personal data which can drain their accounts.
The public needs to be careful about the many methods used by criminals. Losses are not only in bank accounts, but also balances in electronic money applications as well as e-commerce and other online platforms are also covered.
There are several signs that can be recognized when a WhatsApp account has been tapped by criminals.
Here are the features of WhatsApp that were tapped
1. Suddenly asking for an OTP code
You must pay attention if you suddenly receive a message containing a six-digit One Time Password (OTP) code via message to your cellphone number. Because the OTP is sent when someone wants to log into a WhatsApp account.
Don’t give the OTP code to anyone.
2. Exit WhatsApp
Without realizing it, you exit the WhatsApp application. This could be an indication of another device trying to log into your WhatsApp account. This can be found by pressing the three dots icon and selecting WhatsApp Web.
3. Message Read
Be alert if you find messages being read automatically. It could be that someone unknown has logged into your WhatsApp account.
4. Message Sent Alone
Just like before, messages that are suddenly sent by themselves are said to be a sign that another party has tapped the account.
Prevent your WhatsApp account from being tapped
Before becoming a victim of eavesdropping, activate the two-step verification security feature. This feature requires a PIN set by the user to be able to enter a WhatsApp account.
Following are the steps to activate this security feature
– Click the three dots icon in the WhatsApp application
– Select Settings
– Go to Account settings
– Pilih Two-step verification
– WhatsApp will ask to activate two-step verification with a PIN
– Click Enable to activate the feature
– Create a PIN, enter six digits as desired
– Next you will be asked to enter the email address connected to the account. This is for if one day you want to change your PIN
2023-09-28 10:00:00
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