Editorial Team, CNBC Indonesia
Tech
Saturday, 09/23/2023 20:55 IWST
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – WhatsApp application tapping mode is very possible. This crime can certainly harm users of the messaging application, one of which is draining their accounts.
Therefore, WhatsApp users can be careful if they find a number of indications of this crime. There are several signs that can be recognized when a WhatsApp account has been hacked by criminals.
Here are the features of WhatsApp that were tapped
1. OTP
You need to be alert if you suddenly get a message containing a six-digit One Time Password (OTP) code via message to your cell phone number. Because the OTP is sent when someone wants to log into a WhatsApp account. Please remember not to give the code to anyone.
2. Exit WhatsApp
Another feature is that it automatically exits WhatsApp. This could be an indication of another device trying to log into your WhatsApp account. You can find out which other devices are logged into WhatsApp by pressing the three dots icon and selecting WhatsApp Web.
3. Message Read
You should also be alert if you find that messages are 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.
How to Prevent WhatsApp from Being Tapped
You can prevent being a victim of eavesdropping by activating the two-step verification security feature. This feature requires a PIN set by the user to be able to enter a WhatsApp account.
Follow these steps to activate this security feature
-Click the three dots icon on the WhatsApp application
-Select Settings
-Enter 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
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