Time is not going well for WhatsApp users! There is no end to the controversy over their new privacy terms and policies, and WhatsApp’s security is being compromised by hackers. Needless to say, this week many WhatsApp users have complained about their accounts being stolen. Mainly Reddit and Twitter users have faced this problem. Let’s find out in detail.
Everyone knows that signing in to WhatsApp requires an active SIM card capable of receiving calls and SMS. WhatsApp sends a six-digit verification code to this number when logging in. Like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, these six-digit codes of WhatsApp are also very important and confidential data for the user. This information cannot be shared with anyone in any way. If this code gets into the hands of others, they may take over your account. Currently, hackers are fooling multiple WhatsApp users in this way. However, in this case, it is not possible for the so-called clever people to guess the matter as the hackers have adopted different strategies.
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In many cases, hackers are targeting WhatsApp groups for fraud. That is why they are choosing more than one member of the same group. Like a big circle, they are consuming the WhatsApp accounts of one user after another.
Sometimes an SMS from a close friend or loved one comes to the user’s phone –
“Hey! I Had to retrieve an SMS code from Whatsapp but my phone is unable to retrieve SMS right now, so I’ve indicated your phone number: can you tell me the code you received? ”
If you wish, you can take this seemingly innocent message with deep confidence. But in that case, you have to give up your WhatsApp account and all the privacy! Because once you get the verification code, it won’t take the hacker two minutes to steal the account. However, if this has already happened to you, do not be angry with your friend unnecessarily, because he has been created with you too!
Hackers trick WhatsApp users into obtaining a private verification code. In this case, they spread false stories, even sending messages to the user in the name of WhatsApp authorities. These messages, which include advice to secure the account, including the haste to deactivate the account, man or bot test, are the result of extreme cunning. In the end, it’s just a ploy to steal your important personal data. Do not hand over the verification code received on your device in any way affected by this. Remember, under no circumstances can WhatsApp ask for your personal information. Moreover, if any message comes to your phone without a green verification badge, it should be considered fake.
“Your WhatsApp account will expire in 2 days. You need to renew it by sending the code we sent via SMS ”
“The WhatsApp Team needs to know if you’re really a human: send the 6-digit code in this chat you just received via SMS.”
“[WHATSAPP]: we have detected unusual activity in your account. Please confirm your identity with the verification code. ”
The question is whether there is any way to keep your account secure. The answer is yes. In this case, our first advice is to always use the App Store, Test Flight, Play Store, or WhatsApp’s own website instead of downloading WhatsApp applications from any unrecognized website. Second, enable the two-step verification feature of WhatsApp. This will give your account extra protection. We’ve already mentioned our latest advice – don’t share your six-digit code with anyone under any circumstances.
There are also certain methods for recovering accounts. The simplest way is to sign in to WhatsApp anew. This will allow WhatsApp to log out the other person from your account. However, if you enable the hacker’s two-step verification feature to get full access to your account, you may have to wait an indefinite seven days. You will then be able to revoke the old two-step verification, which will protect your account from being evicted.
