This image has been collected from the source mentioned, and we fully acknowledge and credit the original provider for their work. Following this acknowledgment, the article transitions into the primary report, which has been independently written by our team at this news portal. : File Photo There can be many reasons for WhatsApp getting hacked.
WhatsApp is a popular instant messaging platform. Now many of the daily routine tasks of our lives have become dependent on WhatsApp. About 4 billion people use it all over the world. Due to having such a large user base, the company provides many types of security and safety features in it. The most special thing about this messaging application is that its messages are end-to-end encrypted. It is claimed by the company that the message sent cannot be read by any third person except the sender and the receiver.
Regarding the security of WhatsApp, the company claims that the platform cannot be tampered with in any way. However, in recent times, many cases of WhatsApp Hacking have come to light and the tension regarding data security has increased among the users. Now the biggest question is that despite having so many safety features and security, why is WhatsApp getting hacked?
WhatsApp hacking cases increased
Let us tell you that a few months ago, a complaint was made by Supriya Sule that her phone had been hacked and after hacking, the hackers had sent a message from her WhatsApp account. The hackers had demanded money from him. Recently, an IAS officer from Kerala, K. A complaint was lodged on behalf of Gopalakrishnan that his WhatsApp account was hacked and a controversial religious group was created on WhatsApp due to hacking.
WhatsApp claims that the messages, videos, documents sent in it are completely encrypted. Apart from the sender and receiver, even the company cannot access them. In such a situation, it is a matter of concern that how the WhatsApp account gets hacked. Let us tell you that it is not necessary that there is any fault in the application, sometimes it can get hacked due to serious mistakes and carelessness. Let us tell you some reasons due to which WhatsApp can be hacked.
Two-Step Verification
If you use WhatsApp then you must keep two-step verification on. Two-factor authentication gives WhatsApp an extra layer of security. Two-factor authentication involves setting a security PIN with the help of which WhatsApp chats are accessed. WhatsApp sometimes asks users to enter this PIN to identify them. If you share this security PIN with anyone even by mistake, then the chances of your account getting hacked increases manifold.
Do not click on unknown links even by mistake
In recent times, many cases of fraud through fake messages and links have increased. In such a situation, if you receive any unknown link or message link on WhatsApp message, then do not click on it. Many times hackers install malware on the device through the link and due to this the control of your phone can go to someone else.
Avoid using public WiFi
Many times people start using public WiFi available at railway station, airport or any hotel without thinking. Never use internet in such places without using VPN. Using WhatsApp account in public Wi-Fi network can be dangerous. Hackers can easily access your data through public WiFi.
Pay attention to the verification code
Let us tell you that if someone registers a WhatsApp account using your number, then WhatsApp sends you a notification to keep your data safe. In this, the verification code is shared with you. If someone asks you for this verification code on any pretext, then never share it. Receiving such verification notifications means that a hacker is trying to register WhatsApp with your number.
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